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REVO - Pollendina vs Suokas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin Clinton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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112 lbs
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135 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Franklin Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Clinton. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clinton misses with a double jab.
Clinton throws a right hand that Hardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardy also avoids with ease.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Clinton.
Hardy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Clinton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Clinton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardy slips a jab from Clinton.
Hardy throws a low kick, looking for Clinton's leg but Clinton calmly moves out of range.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Clinton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clinton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clinton misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Clinton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters by clinching up.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hardy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clinton's brow.
Clinton wants to break free but Hardy has control.
Clinton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hardy throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy prevents Clinton from breaking the clinch.
Clinton avoids a wild elbow strike from Hardy.
Hardy prevents Clinton from breaking the clinch.
Clinton working hard to break the clinch.
Hardy misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy manages to pull guard.
Hardy is looking to stand back up but Clinton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hardy.
Clinton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hardy won't allow Clinton to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy pushes Clinton off looking to stand but Clinton dives back in and keeps control.
Clinton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Franklin Clinton.
Clinton misses with a few strikes there.
Clinton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clinton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clinton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clinton works over Hardy's head and body with a nice combination.
Hardy is rocked!
Clinton goes for a small jab and connects. Now Clinton goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Hardy stumbles back but Clinton runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Hardy to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Hardy will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Franklin Clinton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Brockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adnan Cirak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alistair Brockton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adnan Cirak!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Cirak.
Brockton shoots for a takedown but Cirak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cirak closes the distance and clinches.
Cirak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Cirak.
Cirak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brockton being controlled against the cage.
Cirak breaks the clinch.
Cirak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brockton is out of range and Cirak settles back down.
Cirak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brockton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brockton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cirak tries to avoid it but Brockton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cirak to the ground. Cirak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brockton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Brockton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brockton is defended easily by Cirak.
Brockton fails with the takedown
and Cirak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adnan Cirak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brockton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brockton shoots in but Cirak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brockton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brockton is breathing heavily.
Cirak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cirak is struggling to control the position.
Brockton prevents a body shot from Cirak.
Brockton wants to get back to striking at distance but Cirak won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cirak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brockton can't break the clinch.
Brockton dodges an elbow strike from Cirak.
Cirak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brockton walks into a stiff left hand from Cirak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brockton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cirak's coach down at Finn Warriors Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cirak's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brockton fails with a takedown attempt.
Brockton shoots and misses
and Cirak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brockton fails to land the takedown.
Cirak lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Cirak finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That kick from Cirak tenderised Brockton's leg. Brockton is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brockton. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cirak misses with a low kick.
Brockton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cirak to score with a decent uppercut.
Cirak connects with a leg kick. Brockton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brockton goes for a double leg but Cirak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cirak continues to drive forward.
Cirak misses with an elbow over the top.
Cirak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brockton backwards.
Cirak lands a shot to the body.
Cirak misses with an elbow strike.
Cirak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brockton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Cirak lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cirak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cirak wants it to stay on the feet.
Cirak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cirak lands a left hand.
Cirak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cirak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cirak thumps Brockton with a low kick.
Cirak throws a shot to the body.
Cirak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brockton's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cirak dips to his left and cracks Brockton with an uppercut!
Cirak pushes Brockton up against the cage in a clinch.
Cirak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adnan Cirak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brockton throws a sloppy head kick and Cirak moves out of range easily.
Cirak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brockton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cirak swivels and escapes.
Brockton shoots and misses
and Cirak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cirak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brockton dives in and scores a takedown into Cirak's guard.
Brockton wants to control from the top but Cirak keeps moving.
Brockton throws a big elbow that misses.
Cirak is looking for a triangle but Brockton pushes his legs off easily.
Cirak keeping moving, preventing Brockton from controlling successfully.
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.
Brockton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cirak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brockton trying to control but Cirak is working from the bottom.
Brockton tries to free his leg and advance position but Cirak is retaining full guard.
Brockton trying to control the position from guard on top but Cirak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alistair Brockton.
Brockton shoots in for a double leg but Cirak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Brockton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brockton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cirak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brockton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cirak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brockton back to the cage. Cirak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cirak fails to land with a series of punches.
Brockton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cirak circles away.
Cirak stuffs the takedown attempt from Brockton. Brockton gets slowly back to his feet.
Cirak lands with a cross.
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!
Brockton takes one to the chin there.
Cirak sizes up Brockton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brockton throws a head kick that misses
letting Cirak counter with a right hand.
Jab from Cirak.
Alistair Brockton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brockton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cirak tries to avoid it but Brockton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cirak to the ground. Cirak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brockton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cirak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cirak takes the fight into the clinch.
Cirak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cirak.
A short body shot lands from Cirak as the two fighters clinch.
Cirak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cirak scores with a shoulder strike.
Cirak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brockton up against the cage.
Cirak breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brockton has his takedown stuffed
enabling Cirak to counter with a crisp jab.
Cirak lands a really nice looking cross but Brockton seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirak scores with a nice strike.
Brockton is rocked!
Brockton walks into a left hand.
Oh Brockton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A cross from Cirak lands.
Brockton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brockton misses with a takedown attempt
and Cirak counters with a crisp right that sends Brockton to the canvas! Cirak follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adnan Cirak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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182 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov darts in looking for a takedown but Jennings gets double underhooks and turns Kozlov into the cage.
Kozlov manages to pull guard.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kozlov has his hands on Jennings's head, controlling the position.
Jennings postures up in Kozlov's guard and throws a big left but Kozlov blocks it.
Kozlov wants to sweep here but Jennings controlling him for the moment.
Jennings trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Jennings is pushing down on Kozlov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kozlov is fighting to maintain full guard but Jennings has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kozlov is in trouble now - Jennings has advanced to mount!
Jennings goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kozlov is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Jennings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jennings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov drops back looking for a leg! Jennings is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jennings manages to kick Kozlov off! Kozlov jumps back into Jennings's guard.
Jennings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kozlov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov preventing the sweep.
Jennings trying to control the position.
Kozlov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings has a closed guard, preventing Kozlov from standing up.
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!
Jennings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kozlov defends well.
Kozlov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jennings has wrist control.
Jennings controlling Kozlov's posture.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Kozlov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jennings moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to land a front kick but Jennings steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kozlov dodges the punch combination from Jennings.
Kozlov tried to score with a low kick but Jennings checks it.
Jennings scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Jennings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jennings.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jennings defends it nicely.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov misses with a wild combination.
Kozlov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jennings!
Kozlov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jennings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jennings sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jennings tries to roll over but Kozlov keeps him under control.
Jennings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Jennings dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jennings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Igor Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jennings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kozlov tries to avoid it but Jennings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kozlov to the ground. Kozlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jennings bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kozlov's head.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jennings tries to sprawl out of it but Kozlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jennings manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jennings feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jennings not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jennings won't allow Kozlov to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov trying to keep a closed guard but Jennings is proving a slippery customer.
Kozlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jennings has passed into side control.
Jennings sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kozlov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jennings controlling the position.
Kozlov pushes Jennings away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jennings gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kozlov is not content to let Jennings control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to buck Jennings off but Jennings is having none of it.
Kozlov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jennings's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jennings looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but Kozlov defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kozlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jennings is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jennings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jennings is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kozlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jennings is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kozlov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kozlov has escaped and now he's on top!
Kozlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jennings is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kozlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kozlov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jennings's head.
Jennings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Jennings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A jab lands there for Jennings.
Jennings throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Jennings's head but Jennings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jennings moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Kozlov.
Jennings is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kozlov shoots in but Jennings avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kozlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jennings stuffs the takedown.
Jennings fails to land with a series of punches.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kozlov but Kozlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jennings staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jennings.
Kozlov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jennings is looking for a sweep. Kozlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kozlov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kozlov trying to mount his opponent but Jennings defends it.
Kozlov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kozlov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jennings's head.
Kozlov decides to stand and escape the position.
A swing and a miss from Kozlov.
Jennings misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jennings is fending him off so far but Kozlov persists. Nope, Jennings circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jennings avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jennings thuds a left hand into Kozlov's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kozlov throws the left hand but Jennings avoids the punch easily.
Jennings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Nice body punch from Jennings.
Kozlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jennings lands a head kick. Kozlov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kozlov tries to land a front kick but Jennings steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jennings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Jennings avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings moves out of range of the leg kick from Kozlov.
Kozlov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jennings uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kozlov has time to react.
Jennings has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jennings throws a one two combo.
Kozlov is rocked!
Jennings has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jennings stuns Kozlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jennings throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov seems to have got his legs back now.
Jennings bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kozlov's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jennings scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kozlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov misses with a low kick as Jennings jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Jennings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jennings takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jennings jabs Kozlov right on the nose. Kozlov blinks but takes it well.
Jennings fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kozlov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kozlov looks to clinch but Jennings throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kozlov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dave Jennings!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baptista Fadda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Vovkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Baptista Fadda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlad Vovkov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vovkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fadda off and has taken his back!
Vovkov has got his arm under Fadda's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Fadda has spun round into Vovkov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Vovkov working for a triangle but Fadda defends it easily.
Fadda trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fadda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vovkov's guard.
Vovkov looking for submissions off his back.
Fadda is looking for a kimura here.
Vovkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda pushes down on Vovkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vovkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fadda pulls his head out easily.
Fadda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vovkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vovkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vovkov looking for submissions off his back.
Vovkov actively working from the bottom here.
Fadda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vovkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fadda pulls his head out easily.
Fadda wants to work for an arm triangle but Vovkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vovkov actively working from the bottom here.
Vovkov looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vovkov's head.
Fadda tries to pass to full mount but Vovkov defends it.
Fadda seems to be looking for submissions.
Vovkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fadda is working for a submission of some sort.
Vovkov wants to improve his position but Fadda is controlling well.
Fadda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vovkov is not content to let Fadda control the position.
Fadda wants to free his trapped foot but Vovkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vovkov defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda is trying to control. Vovkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fadda is trying for a kimura here. Vovkov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fadda wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baptista Fadda!
Baptista Fadda took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you McGarrys plant works,my manager Eugen ivanovic.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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227 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tristan Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filipovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Filipovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bolt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bolt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bolt prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.
Bolt connects with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bolt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bolt breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Filipovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolt closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt breaks from the clinch.
Bolt is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Filipovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolt.
Filipovic avoids the head kick by Bolt.
We've been informed that Bolt 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.
Bolt tries to clinch up.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bolt.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Bolt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt misses with a two punch combination.
Bolt slips a straight right by Filipovic.
Bolt is looking to clinch.
Filipovic takes one to the chin there.
Bolt wants to clinch.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Filipovic.
Bolt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolt misses with a two punch combination.
Bolt swinging wildly here.
Filipovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolt drives through and clinches with Filipovic against the cage.
Bolt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolt breaks from the clinch.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filipovic.
Bolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filipovic.
Filipovic keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Filipovic tries to break the clinch but Bolt is controlling the position.
Bolt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bolt trying to land knees to the body.
Filipovic dodges an elbow strike from Bolt.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Filipovic manages to break the clinch.
Bolt pushes Filipovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Bolt with a knee to the head.
Filipovic working hard to break the clinch.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch but Bolt keeps him there for the moment.
Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Bolt tries to clinch up but Filipovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolt wants to clinch up but Filipovic keeps it at a distance.
Bolt clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch but Bolt keeps him there for the moment.
Filipovic wants to break free but Bolt has control.
Bolt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filipovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filipovic can't break the clinch.
Bolt breaks from the clinch.
Bolt tries to clinch but Filipovic is having none of it.
Filipovic throws a body punch but Bolt moves out of range.
Bolt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Filipovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolt misses with the combination.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolt avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Sloppy strikes from Bolt. Those never looked like landing.
Bolt rushes Filipovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Filipovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Filipovic blocks an elbow strike from Bolt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt misses with a knee strike.
Bolt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Filipovic's efforts to push away.
Bolt tries to land knees in the clinch but Filipovic avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bolt missing with knees to the body.
Filipovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bolt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovic throws a hook to the side of Bolt's head but Bolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filipovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt is looking to clinch.
Filipovic throws an overhand right that lands on Bolt's shoulder, as Bolt tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolt avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Bolt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Filipovic slips a jab and a cross from Bolt.
Bolt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Bolt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bolt tries to clinch but Filipovic is having none of it.
Filipovic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bolt's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bolt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws out a loose jab but Bolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolt works Filipovic's body with a nice hook.
Bolt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipovic misses with a left hand
and Bolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt is looking to clinch.
Bolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bolt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Filipovic managing to block the knees to the body from Bolt.
Filipovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tristan Bolt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bolt has Filipovic pressed against the cage, preventing Filipovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bolt has Filipovic pressed against the cage, preventing Filipovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Filipovic is trying to force a seperation but Bolt has the dominant position.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Bolt has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Filipovic avoids the head kick by Bolt.
Filipovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolt.
Bolt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bolt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolt tries a knee to the head but Filipovic blocks it.
Bolt has Filipovic pressed against the cage, preventing Filipovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Filipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolt won't allow it.
Bolt throws an elbow but it misses.
Filipovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bolt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolt doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Bolt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filipovic misses with a looping right.
Bolt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic loads up on a big right hand but Bolt slips the punch.
Bolt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tristan Bolt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolt wants to clinch up but Filipovic keeps it at a distance.
Filipovic missing with a left hand there. Bolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filipovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Filipovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
Filipovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolt.
Bolt moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolt won't allow it.
Bolt trying to land knees to the body.
Filipovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bolt scores with a knee to the head.
Filipovic avoids the elbow strike from Bolt, against the cage.
Filipovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt looking to throw knees to the head but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Filipovic tries to circle away but Bolt has him pinned against the cage.
Bolt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Bolt tries to clinch up but Filipovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolt.
Filipovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bolt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filipovic.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Filipovic misses the target.
Bolt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Filipovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt tries to clinch but Filipovic moves out of range.
Tristan Bolt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bolt blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Bolt moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.
Bolt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bolt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bolt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filipovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Bolt is controlling him.
Bolt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bolt tries a knee to the head but Filipovic blocks it.
Filipovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bolt throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Bolt.
Bolt with a knee to the head.
Bolt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bolt trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Bolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bolt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolt gets a clinch.
Bolt prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.
Filipovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bolt prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.
Filipovic wants to break free but Bolt has control.
Bolt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolt.
Bolt misses with a few strikes there.
Bolt tries to clinch but Filipovic moves out of range.
Bolt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bolt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filipovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolt doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Bolt wants to clinch up but Filipovic keeps it at a distance.
Filipovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolt.
Bolt tries to clinch there but Filipovic circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.
Bolt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Filipovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bolt.
Filipovic looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
Bolt misses with the combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Filipovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolt has him pressed against the cage.
Bolt trying to land knees to the body.
Filipovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bolt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic blocks a head kick by Bolt.
Bolt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Filipovic.
Bolt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bolt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bolt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Filipovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filipovic thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolt is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Bolt avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolt drives through and clinches with Filipovic against the cage.
Bolt looking to throw knees to the head but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Bolt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bolt tries to land a knee to the head but Filipovic blocks with his arms.
Filipovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bolt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolt tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bolt tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filipovic. Bolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a looping left.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filipovic.
Bolt pushes Filipovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Bolt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bolt scores a nice knee to the body.
Bolt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filipovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Bolt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bolt obliges.
Bolt misses with a knee strike.
Bolt missing with knees to the body.
Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolt clinches with his opponent.
Bolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolt prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.
Bolt keeps control of Filipovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Bolt moves into the clinch successfully.
Filipovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bolt lands a knee to the head.
Bolt lands a knee to the body.
Tristan Bolt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Bolt has him pressed against the cage.
Bolt looking to throw knees to the head but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Filipovic is trying to break free.
Bolt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filipovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Filipovic dodges an elbow strike from Bolt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolt is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Filipovic gets tackled into the cage by Bolt. Bolt maintains the clinch.
Mirko Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filipovic blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan Bolt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bolt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Tristan Bolt!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Tristan Bolt!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Tristan Bolt!
Tristan Bolt wins by unanimous decision!
Tristan Bolt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soto's entrance music is Valesca Popozuda - Beijinho No Ombro . A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Augusto Soto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey ONeil!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeil misses with a looping right.
ONeil just misses with a punch to the body.
Soto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
ONeil blocks a jab.
Soto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soto throws a head kick that misses.
Soto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soto tries to clinch but ONeil moves out of range.
Soto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soto throws a head kick that misses
letting ONeil counter with a right hand.
Soto tries to clinch up.
Soto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Soto slips a jab from ONeil.
ONeil loads up on a big right hand but Soto slips the punch.
ONeil misses with a left hand
so Soto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soto looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto is looking to advance position but ONeil has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Soto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
ONeil trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Soto tries to hold on but ONeil postures up.
Soto can't escape the position.
ONeil trying to control but Soto is having none of it.
ONeil is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Soto misses with a body kick.
Soto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've been hearing reports that Soto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
ONeil throws a leg kick that misses.
Soto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ONeil.
ONeil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soto backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soto's elbow.
Soto blocking some punches.
ONeil misses with some punches.
ONeil lands a right hand.
Soto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by ONeil after a bit of a struggle.
ONeil is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto lands a left hand that snaps the head of ONeil backwards.
Soto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ONeil misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ONeil.
ONeil lands a right hand.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ONeil's elbow.
Soto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ONeil blocks it with crossed arms.
ONeil pushes Soto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ONeil missing with knees to the body.
ONeil misses with some punches.
ONeil working Soto over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from ONeil fails to land.
ONeil misses with some punches.
ONeil can't find room to land a body shot as Soto controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from ONeil fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ONeil is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Soto misses with the head strike.
ONeil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
ONeil looks to throw the jab but Soto is out of range.
ONeil throws a jab but it's blocked by Soto.
ONeil throws an overhand right that lands on Soto's shoulder, as Soto tries to avoid the shot.
Soto connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheers as Soto lands an impressive looking overhand right. ONeil doesn't seem phased though.
ONeil throws out a leg kick but Soto moves out of range and ONeil only half commits.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ONeil moves forwards but Soto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from ONeil.
Soto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and ONeil counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Augusto Soto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Soto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from ONeil.
ONeil throws a sloppy head kick and Soto moves out of range easily.
Soto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeil.
ONeil throws a lazy right hand but Soto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from ONeil.
ONeil loads up on a big right hand but Soto slips the punch.
Soto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. ONeil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. ONeil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ONeil.
ONeil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
ONeil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ONeil but ONeil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto slips under a jab from ONeil.
Good exchange - ONeil coming out on top.
ONeil ducks under a wild hook from Soto.
ONeil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ONeil lands with a right hand.
Soto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soto lands with a slapping head kick.
Soto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but ONeil defends well and Soto ends up having to push ONeil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Soto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ONeil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sotos head.
Soto has ONeil pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Soto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending ONeil tumbling to the mat - Soto dives into ONeil's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ONeil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto trying to move into half guard but instead ONeil has managed to sweep!
ONeil preventing the sweep.
Soto is working hard here to advance position.
ONeil stops Soto from standing up.
ONeil gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mickey ONeil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ONeil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ONeil connects with a single shot there.
Soto misses with a combination
and ONeil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
ONeil fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from ONeil finds it's way through Soto's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ONeil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soto was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeil.
ONeil scores with a jab. Soto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Soto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ONeil moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from ONeil fails to land.
Soto has clasped his hands together around ONeil's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soto tries to advance to mount but ONeil denies him.
ONeil gets back to half guard.
ONeil is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soto seems to be working for a kimura but ONeil defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. ONeil manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mickey ONeil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Soto ducks under a wild hook from ONeil.
Soto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Soto throws a looping overhand right but ONeil ducks down to avoid it.
ONeil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soto on the side of the head.
ONeil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soto has closed the distance and engaged ONeil in a clinch.
ONeil is struggling to control the position.
ONeil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soto looking to throw knees to the head but ONeil is blocking nicely.
ONeil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
ONeil misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeil misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soto.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
ONeil is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Soto.
ONeil missing with knees to the body.
ONeil looking to stall.
Soto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ONeil missing with knees to the body.
Soto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but ONeil pulls him back up using the underhooks.
ONeil trying to land knees to the body.
Soto lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeil misses with some punches.
ONeil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soto's elbow.
Soto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ONeil blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Soto fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soto.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ONeil lands a hook to the side of the head.
ONeil takes a shot to the head.
ONeil blocking some punches.
ONeil lands a left hand.
ONeil misses with a punch to the body.
Soto avoiding damage as ONeil throws knees to the body.
ONeil just leaning against Soto, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeil.
ONeil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ONeil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soto's elbow.
Soto has picked ONeil up - he's going for a ride! Soto dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
ONeil is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto is looking to advance position but ONeil won't allow it.
ONeil wants to get back to full guard.
ONeil looks like he's trying to stand up.
Soto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil is trying to escape the mount.
Soto goes for an armbar but ONeil turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from ONeil.
ONeil showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
ONeil is looking to stand up but Soto won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ONeil won't allow Soto to get back to his feet.
ONeil is looking to stand up but Soto won't let him.
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 Augusto Soto.
I think Soto 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Mickey ONeil!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Augusto Soto!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Artison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollyfield comes to the cage accompanied by Paris. Artison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Death Around the Corner. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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156 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Artison!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Artison moves out of range.
Artison misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Hollyfield as he checks the leg kick.
Artison misses with a leg kick
and Hollyfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollyfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Artison.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Artison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Artison misses with a straight right.
Artison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hollyfield is not content to let Artison control the position.
Artison in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hollyfield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Artison on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hollyfield keeps working.
Artison moves into full mount!
Artison trying to control but Hollyfield is having none of it.
Artison punching from mount but Hollyfield doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artison throws some wild stikes that Hollyfield manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Artison tries to control but Hollyfield wriggling away.
Artison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hollyfield haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
BOOM! Artison connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Artison landing punches.
Artison in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Artison raining down shots from the mount!
Artison wants to control the pace but Hollyfield is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artison throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hollyfield blocking the ground and pound.
Artison takes Hollyfield's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hollyfield is in trouble.
Artison keeps control of the position as Hollyfield tries to break free.
Artison has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artison working for a choke but Hollyfield is defending well.
Artison trying to control.
Artison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artison looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Artison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Artison lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
James Artison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollyfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hollyfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Artison. Hollyfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Artison is having none of it.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch.
Hollyfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Artison.
Artison tries for a takedown but Hollyfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Artison throws a shot from downtown. Hollyfield moves away and avoids it.
Artison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Artison circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hollyfield moves into range and clinches up with Artison.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Artison as Hollyfield tries to tie him up.
Artison tries for a takedown but Hollyfield manages to get underhooks.
Tyson Hollyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Artison.
A knee to the head by Hollyfield.
It looks like James Artison has been cut.
Artison wants a takedown.
Artison misses with a punch on the inside.
Artison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Artison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hollyfield misses with a knee strike.
Artison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Artison jumps guard and drags Hollyfield to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hollyfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hollyfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Artison is trying to control the position but Hollyfield postures up.
Artison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Artison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hollyfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Artison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artison wants to sweep here but Hollyfield controlling him for the moment.
Artison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Artison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hollyfield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hollyfield wants to control from the top but Artison keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hollyfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyson Hollyfield just wasn't active enough.
Artison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Artison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hollyfield's head backwards.
Tyson Hollyfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollyfield defending well as Artison loads up on a big left hand.
Hollyfield ducks under a wild hook from Artison.
Artison fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artison misses with a low kick.
Artison stuns Hollyfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Artison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Artison's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Artison scores with a punch to the head.
Artison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Artison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Artison tenderised Hollyfield's leg. Hollyfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Artison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hollyfield wants to clinch up but Artison keeps it at a distance.
Artison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Artison misses the shot to the body.
Artison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Artison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Artison throws a chopping leg kick but Hollyfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Artison misses with a body shot.
Artison has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Artison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch but Artison is avoiding it.
Artison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Artison misses with an uppercut. Hollyfield saw that one coming.
Hollyfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Artison circles away.
Artison lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hollyfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Artison misses with a hook. Hollyfield ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch but Artison is avoiding it.
Artison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hollyfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Artison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollyfield moves away.
Nice shot lands for Artison.
Hollyfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hollyfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Artison misses.
Artison throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hollyfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artison avoids the body shot from Hollyfield.
Artison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Artison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollyfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Artison.
Artison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artison cracks a nice hook into Hollyfield's ribs.
Artison jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Artison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Artison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Artison throws a leg kick that misses.
James Artison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Artison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Artison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hollyfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Artison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hollyfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Artison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artison lands a jab.
Artison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hollyfield checks it well.
Tyson Hollyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollyfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Artison circles away.
Hollyfield throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Artison.
Hollyfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Artison lands with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artison punishes Hollyfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Artison connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hollyfield momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Artison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Artison winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for James Artison!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for James Artison!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for James Artison!
James Artison wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, James Artison made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodlust Horde Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Silava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antti Silava will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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38
184 lbs
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32
184 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Silava!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silava sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Silava sprawls well.
Silava throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silava avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silava fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silava defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Silava scores with a push kick.
Silava lands with a good body shot.
Silava with a jab.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silava throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silava defends it nicely.
Silava lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Silava thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
We've been informed that Silava 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Silava as Sanchez shoots in.
Silava jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Silava comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silava lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silava scores with a hook.
Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into Silava's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silava controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at SWF GYM that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Silava is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Silava sprawls well.
Silava looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Silava lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silava.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Silava.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silava connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silava lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silava defends it nicely.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silava as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges.
Silava lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silava is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanchez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silava with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silava lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Silava scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silava has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Silava lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
Silava is trying to stall.
Silava comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Thiago Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez avoids a wild elbow strike from Silava.
Sanchez decides to pull guard.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.
Sanchez kicks Silava off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Silava dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Sanchez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silava turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silava stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silava counters with a solid body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Silava there.
Silava lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silava scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Silava misses with a kick to the body.
Silava is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silava.
Silava connects with a single shot there.
Silava lands a jab to the nose.
Silava fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Silava.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silava throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silava connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Silava.
Thiago Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into Silava's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silava is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two 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!
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sanchez trying to control but Silava is working from the bottom.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silava is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silava gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sanchez punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Antti Silava has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but Silava is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.
Thiago Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez working the ground and pound effectively.
That has opened up Antti Silava's cut even more.
Sanchez mounts Silava! Really nice guard pass there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Sanchez dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Silava scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silava sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silava sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Silava which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silava scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Silava.
Silava connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silava chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silava stuffs the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Silava there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silava lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That kick from Silava tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silava fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez shoots in but Silava avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silava throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Antti Silava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silava has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Silava.
Silava lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silava.
Silava with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silava lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silava lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silava scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silava obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silava gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Silava pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silava throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Silava scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silava fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Antti Silava seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Silava which made him look bad.
Silava wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silava lands a jab to the head.
Silava lands a high kick!
Jab by Silava.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silava comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Silava. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Silava fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silava wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Silava connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silava lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silava lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Silava. Beautiful body shot.
Silava throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silava avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silava is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Silava circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Silava manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silava scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A good leg kick by Silava.
Silava getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silava. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silava lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Silava leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silava smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silava cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silava pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
Silava wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thiago Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antti Silava is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silava scores with a push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Silava comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silava 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Antti Silava!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Antti Silava!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Antti Silava!
Antti Silava wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Antti Silava thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CId Pollendina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viljo Suokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pollendina comes to the cage accompanied by Mohamed's theme tune. Suokas has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break stuff as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, CId Pollendina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Viljo Suokas!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pollendina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pollendina tries a head kick but it misses.
Pollendina tries to clinch up.
Suokas tries a head kick but it misses.
Suokas thows a body shot but no joy.
Pollendina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suokas.
Pollendina connects with a leg kick. Suokas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pollendina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suokas's waist but Suokas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pollendina off to one side.
Suokas moves into the clinch.
Pollendina tries to break free but Suokas pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suokas.
Pollendina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pollendina tried to score with a low kick but Suokas checks it.
Suokas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suokas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suokas tries a head kick but it misses.
Pollendina scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollendina moves out of range of the body kick.
Pollendina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pollendina is defended easily by Suokas.
Pollendina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pollendina is looking to clinch but Suokas is avoiding it.
Pollendina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suokas is out of range.
Suokas moves into the clinch.
Suokas lands an elbow inside.
Suokas trying to stall but Pollendina improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Suokas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pollendina lands with a left to the head.
Pollendina struggles to land a body shot inside as Suokas controls his hands.
Suokas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pollendina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pollendina tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Suokas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Suokas.
Pollendina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollendina blocks a head kick by Suokas.
Pollendina is looking to clinch but Suokas is avoiding it.
Pollendina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suokas moves away.
Suokas blocks a low kick nicely.
Pollendina connects with a crisp jab.
Suokas throws a looping overhand right but Pollendina ducks down to avoid it.
Pollendina closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Suokas to the mat! Suokas manages to get full guard.
Pollendina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pollendina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pollendina trying to control the position from guard on top but Suokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suokas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pollendina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pollendina connects with a couple of short punches.
Pollendina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pollendina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pollendina wants to control from the top but Suokas keeps moving.
Suokas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pollendina showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pollendina clobbers Suokas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Pollendina misses.
Pollendina connects with the punch.
Suokas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Suokas is looking to land body kicks.
Pollendina feints and then cracks Suokas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suokas down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Suokas.
Pollendina tries a head kick but it misses.
Suokas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suokas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CId Pollendina dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pollendina cracks Suokas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pollendina connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pollendina misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Pollendina misses the target.
Suokas staying out of range there.
Suokas clinches with his opponent.
Pollendina breaks from the clinch.
Suokas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suokas throws a sloppy head kick
and Pollendina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pollendina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pollendina tries a head kick but it misses.
Pollendina throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Suokas to counter with a crisp jab.
Suokas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Pollendina there.
Suokas misses with a body punch
letting Pollendina counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollendina throws a poor cross that misses
and Pollendina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suokas moves out of range as Pollendina strikes.
Suokas slips a jab from Pollendina.
Pollendina dives in and scores a takedown into Suokas's guard.
Pollendina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pollendina trying to control the position from guard on top but Suokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pollendina pushing down on Suokas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suokas is pressing down on Pollendina's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Suokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pollendina is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pollendina trying to control the position from guard on top but Suokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pollendina working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suokas's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pollendina trying to control the position from guard on top but Suokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pollendina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pollendina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pollendina looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina trying to control but Suokas is working from the bottom.
Pollendina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pollendina trying to control the position from guard on top but Suokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pollendina has gone for a leg lock! Suokas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pollendina's guard.
Pollendina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suokas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suokas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
CId Pollendina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pollendina manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suokas manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokas keeping full guard, as Pollendina tries to pass.
Suokas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suokas keeping moving, preventing Pollendina from controlling successfully.
Pollendina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suokas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suokas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pollendina 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.
Suokas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pollendina slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CId Pollendina dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pollendina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suokas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suokas slips under a jab from Pollendina.
Suokas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pollendina shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pollendina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suokas pushes Pollendina off looking to stand but Pollendina dives back in and keeps control.
Pollendina is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pollendina is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Suokas!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Pollendina there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pollendina tries to control but Suokas wriggling away.
Pollendina with the ground and pound from mount.
Pollendina putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pollendina misses with a head shot.
Pollendina won't let Suokas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pollendina looking to ground and pound but Suokas is blocking nicely.
Suokas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Suokas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pollendina tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pollendina is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Suokas is surviving well by controlling Pollendina's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollendina thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Suokas is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Suokas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pollendina controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pollendina cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pollendina with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina thowing shots but they're missing.
Pollendina throws a strike there. Suokas manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Pollendina tries to pass to full mount but Suokas defends it.
Suokas is not content to let Pollendina control the position.
Pollendina thows a huge punch but Suokas dodges it nicely.
Pollendina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pollendina winds up and cracks Suokas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suokas's head.
Pollendina is controlling the pace.
Pollendina is working for a kimura but Suokas is defending it quite comfortably.
Pollendina tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suokas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pollendina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CId Pollendina clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
That kick from Pollendina tenderised Suokas's leg. Suokas is trying to keep his angry face on.
CId Pollendina is winning the standup battle so far.
Pollendina looks to land a right hand but Suokas moved out of range.
Suokas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pollendina shoots in for a takedown but Suokas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pollendina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suokas throws a sloppy head kick and Pollendina moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Pollendina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pollendina drives through and clinches with Suokas against the cage.
Suokas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pollendina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suokas can do to turn this around?
Pollendina tries to break the clinch but Suokas is controlling the position.
Suokas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pollendina tries to circle away but Suokas has him pinned against the cage.
Pollendina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suokas throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokas throws a head kick that misses
and Pollendina counters with a stiff right hand.
Suokas throws an overhand right that lands on Pollendina's shoulder, as Pollendina tries to avoid the shot.
Suokas throws a low kick but Pollendina avoids it.
Suokas gets a clinch.
Pollendina is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suokas lands a right hand.
Pollendina can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pollendina takes a knee to the side of the body.
Suokas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Suokas blocks an uppercut.
Pollendina holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pollendina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suokas is defending well for now.
Suokas stalling.
Suokas has Pollendina pressed against the cage, preventing Pollendina from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina wants to get back to striking at distance but Suokas won't allow it.
Pollendina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pollendina tries to work over Suokas's front leg with a kick but Suokas checks it.
Pollendina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollendina thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Pollendina does no damage.
Pollendina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suokas swivels and escapes.
Suokas pushes Pollendina up against the cage in a clinch.
Pollendina misses with a punch on the inside.
Pollendina is looking to break free of the clinch but Suokas has double underhooks.
Suokas avoiding damage as Pollendina throws knees to the body.
Suokas stalling the fight.
Suokas lands a left hand.
Pollendina breaks the clinch.
Pollendina moves out of range as Suokas strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pollendina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pollendina drives through and clinches with Suokas against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pollendina fails to land.
Pollendina lands a right hand.
Pollendina on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pollendina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Suokas.
It looks like CId Pollendina has been cut.
Pollendina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
CId Pollendina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suokas gets a clinch.
Suokas lands an elbow inside.
Pollendina dodges an elbow strike from Suokas.
Suokas stalling the fight.
Pollendina working hard to break the clinch.
Suokas looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Pollendina.
It looks like Viljo Suokas has been cut.
Pollendina swings wildly with an uppercut but Suokas uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 head punch on the inside from Pollendina fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Pollendina fails to land.
Pollendina throws a punch but it's blocked by Suokas.
Pollendina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pollendina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suokas.
Pollendina tries a head kick but it misses.
Suokas throws a right hand that Pollendina ducks under and follows up with a left that Pollendina also avoids with ease.
Pollendina connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suokas. Suokas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suokas lands a body shot.
Suokas moves out of range as Pollendina strikes.
Suokas connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that CId Pollendina will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Pollendina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Suokas misses with a low kick as Pollendina jumps back.
Pollendina closes the distance and pushes Suokas back into the cage.
Pollendina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suokas moves out of range as Pollendina strikes.
Suokas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Suokas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pollendina misses the jab.
Suokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pollendina.
Pollendina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pollendina shoots in looking for a takedown. Suokas tries to sprawl out of it but Pollendina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suokas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pollendina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Pollendina there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Pollendina lands.
A leg kick checked by Pollendina.
Pollendina misses with a hook. Suokas ducked under it nicely.
Pollendina feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suokass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Suokas instigates a clinch.
Suokas lands a nice elbow.
Suokas blocking some punches.
Suokas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Suokas.
Pollendina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suokas takes a shot to the head.
Pollendina is looking to break free of the clinch but Suokas has double underhooks.
Suokas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suokas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suokas.
Pollendina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suokass head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pollendina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pollendina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suokas throws a sloppy head kick and Pollendina moves out of range easily.
Pollendina throws a hook but Suokas avoids it easily.
Suokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollendina is just out of range.
Suokas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sloppy strikes from Pollendina. Those never looked like landing.
Pollendina takes a swing at Suokas's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Pollendina - just one landing.
Suokas slips under a jab from Pollendina.
Suokas slips under a jab from Pollendina.
Pollendina tries to close the distance and clinch but Suokas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viljo Suokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina throws a right hand that misses
and Suokas counters with a left and a right that stings Pollendina.
Viljo Suokas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pollendina drives through with a takedown into Suokas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Suokas seems keen to control Pollendina's posture.
Suokas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Suokas stands up from mount. Strange move.
Pollendina throws a hook but Suokas avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Suokas.
Pollendina throws out a leg kick but Suokas moves out of range and Pollendina only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina misses with a hook
and Suokas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pollendina with a nice cross.
Suokas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Suokas duly obliges.
Pollendina closes the distance and clinches.
Suokas prevents Pollendina from breaking the clinch.
Suokas trying to control the position but instead, Pollendina has worked for underhooks and has pushed Suokas into the cage.
Pollendina tries to circle away but Suokas has him pinned against the cage.
Pollendina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suokas looks to land a right hand but Pollendina moved out of range.
Pollendina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suokas swivels and escapes.
Suokas misses with a series of wild punches.
Suokas connects with a right hand. Pollendina shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viljo Suokas.
Well Pollendina has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for CId Pollendina!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for CId Pollendina!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for CId Pollendina!
CId Pollendina wins by unanimous decision!
CId Pollendina retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, CId Pollendina gave a big smile as he said 'I just want to say 1 thing to my beautiful brothers and sisters all over the world.............. FUCK ISLAM!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Epeli Nailatikau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nailatikau comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Number of the Bollywood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Epeli Nailatikau acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Epeli Nailatikau!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nailatikau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nailatikau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Firetribe throws a hook but Nailatikau blocks it.
Nailatikau shoots in and drives through. Firetribe sprawls well.
An inside leg kick from Nailatikau misses.
Nailatikau throws a low kick but Firetribe avoids it.
Nailatikau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Firetribe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Firetribe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Firetribe misses with a head kick.
Firetribe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nailatikau wants to land a leg kick but Firetribe is out of range.
Nailatikau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nailatikau misses with an uppercut.
Firetribe moves out of range as Nailatikau strikes.
Nailatikau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nailatikau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Firetribe blocks a low kick nicely.
Nailatikau throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe connects with a jab.
Nailatikau misses with a hook
and Firetribe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Firetribe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Epeli Nailatikau has been cut.
Firetribe lands a nice knee to the body.
Firetribe tries a body shot but Nailatikau blocks it.
Firetribe throws a punch but it's blocked by Nailatikau.
Nailatikau tries to break free but Firetribe pushes him back against the cage.
Firetribe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nailatikau.
Nailatikau blocks a body shot from Firetribe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firetribe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Firetribe.
Nailatikau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nailatikau tries to break free but Firetribe pushes him back against the cage.
Firetribe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow.
Nailatikau successfully pulls guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nailatikau is looking for a triangle but Firetribe pushes his legs off easily.
Nailatikau controls Firetribe momentarily but Firetribe frees himself.
Nailatikau looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Firetribe passes into half guard.
Firetribe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau wants to control but Firetribe is keeping busy.
Nailatikau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Firetribe pulls his head out easily.
Firetribe controlling the action here.
Nailatikau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Firetribe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brother Firetribe wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nailatikau throws a looping overhand right but Firetribe ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe misses the shot to the body.
Nailatikau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nailatikau lands a jab to the nose.
Nailatikau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Firetribe as he avoids it easily.
Nailatikau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Firetribe.
Firetribe with a jab.
Nailatikau misses with a low kick.
Nailatikau throws a front kick aimed at Firetribe's knee but Firetribe avoids it well.
Nailatikau swings for the body but Firetribe moves out of range.
Nailatikau is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Firetribe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nailatikau.
Nailatikau misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Nailatikau.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Firetribe lands a jab to the head.
Firetribe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nailatikau on the side of the head.
Nailatikau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nailatikau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Epeli Nailatikau's cut.
That's time! Firetribe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Firetribe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nailatikau on the side of the head.
Nailatikau tries to land a front kick but Firetribe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Firetribe throws the left hand but Nailatikau avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Firetribe misses.
Nailatikau misses with a hook. Firetribe ducked under it nicely.
Firetribe misses with a leg kick.
Nailatikau misses with a leg kick
and Firetribe counters with a good low kick that Nailatikau was not able to check.
Nailatikau's corner calls for a 1-2. Nailatikau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nailatikau tries to land a leg kick but Firetribe saw it coming and moves away.
Nailatikau slips a jab from Firetribe.
It looks like Firetribe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Firetribe misses with a head kick.
Epeli Nailatikau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nailatikau shoots for a double leg takedown but Firetribe sprawls well. He's pushed Nailatikau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick
and Firetribe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Firetribe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nailatikau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Firetribe throws a low kick but Nailatikau moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe feints and then cracks Nailatikau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nailatikau down.
A good leg kick by Nailatikau.
Firetribe throws a front kick aimed at Nailatikau's knee but Nailatikau avoids it well.
Firetribe throws a head kick but Nailatikau moves out of range.
Nailatikau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Firetribe jabs at Nailatikau's body.
Nailatikau punishes Firetribe's body with a nice straight punch.
Nailatikau moves out of range of the body kick from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nailatikau's sensitive parts.
Firetribe throws a chopping leg kick but Nailatikau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Firetribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brother Firetribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Firetribe takes a swing at Nailatikau's ribcage but misses.
Nailatikau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Firetribe cracks Nailatikau with an open hand slap.
Firetribe checks a low kick from Nailatikau.
Firetribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nailatikau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firetribe lands with an uppercut that bounces Nailatikau off the cage and back into range.
Firetribe slips under a jab.
Nailatikau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Firetribe is looking to score with low kicks.
Firetribe checks a low kick from Nailatikau.
Firetribe with a jab.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Firetribe counter with a right hand.
Firetribe tries to work over Nailatikau's front leg with a kick but Nailatikau checks it.
Brother Firetribe is winning the standup battle so far.
Nailatikau shoots for a takedown but Firetribe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Firetribe tests Nailatikau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Firetribe throws a low kick, looking for Nailatikau's leg but Nailatikau calmly moves out of range.
Firetribe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nailatikau has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Firetribe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nailatikau with a hook.
Nailatikau thows a leg kick but Firetribe checks it
and Firetribe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nailatikau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nailatikau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Firetribe can pounce on him.
Firetribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nailatikau.
Firetribe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nailatikau throws a push kick but Firetribe slaps the foot to one side.
Firetribe slips a jab from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau shoots for a double leg takedown but Firetribe sprawls well. He's pushed Nailatikau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Epeli Nailatikau.
Nailatikau takes one to the side of the head.
Firetribe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nailatikau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Firetribe is fending him off so far but Nailatikau persists. Nope, Firetribe circles away and we're back to standing.
Nailatikau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Firetribe misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Firetribe wants to slow Nailatikau down by chopping away at his legs.
Nailatikau slips under a jab from Firetribe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nailatikau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Firetribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Firetribe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nailatikau checks a leg kick nicely.
Nailatikau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Nailatikau.
Firetribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nailatikau.
Nailatikau keeps the fight on the outside.
Nailatikau throws the kick towards the body but Firetribe avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nailatikau shoots for a double leg takedown but Firetribe sprawls well. He's pushed Nailatikau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Firetribe punishes Nailatikau's body with a nice straight punch.
Firetribe connects with an inside leg kick.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Firetribe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Epeli Nailatikau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Firetribe throws a low kick, looking for Nailatikau's leg but Nailatikau calmly moves out of range.
Firetribe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Firetribe lunges at Nailatikau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nailatikau's hand.
A cross from Firetribe lands.
Nailatikau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Firetribe is fending him off so far but Nailatikau persists. Nope, Firetribe circles away and we're back to standing.
Firetribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nailatikau's calf.
Nailatikau misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Firetribe blocks the leg kick.
Nailatikau blocks the body kick.
Nailatikau thumps Firetribe with a low kick.
Firetribe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nailatikau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Firetribe looks to throw the jab but Nailatikau is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Firetribe.
Firetribe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nailatikau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Firetribe with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Nailatikau misses.
Nailatikau ducks under a wild hook from Firetribe.
Nailatikau pivots, looking for a leg kick but Firetribe is out of range and Nailatikau settles back down.
Firetribe slips under a jab.
Nailatikau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Firetribe connects with a solid leg kick.
Nailatikau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nailatikau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Firetribe.
Firetribe misses with a left hand
so Nailatikau counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nailatikau drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Firetribe dives on top into guard.
Firetribe controlling from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nailatikau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Firetribe is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe throws a big elbow that misses.
Nailatikau is trying to hold Firetribe in close to prevent damage but Firetribe has managed to pass into half guard.
Firetribe stalling.
Firetribe is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nailatikau wants to control but Firetribe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Firetribe is controlling the pace.
Nailatikau trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Firetribe manages to pass to mount!
Nailatikau has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau tries to hold on but Firetribe pushes him away.
Nailatikau is squirming around, avoiding Firetribe's attempts to control the action.
Nailatikau manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Firetribe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nailatikau.
Firetribe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe is thwarting Nailatikau's attempts to control the position.
Nailatikau wants to control but Firetribe passes into side.
Firetribe throws an elbow but Nailatikau slips to the side and avoids it well.
Firetribe decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Firetribe motions for Nailatikau to come forward. Firetribe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nailatikau throws a low kick but Firetribe moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nailatikau moves out of range as Firetribe throws a body kick.
Nailatikau throws a solid leg kick but Firetribe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nailatikau.
Nailatikau misses with a hook. Firetribe ducked under it nicely.
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 Brother Firetribe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Firetribe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Brother Firetribe!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Brother Firetribe!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Brother Firetribe!
Brother Firetribe wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Brother Firetribe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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