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Feral Combat 61 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cevada Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Revenge (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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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Cevada Bacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Revenge!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revenge gets caught napping as Bacon dives in and scores a takedown. Revenge manages to retain guard.
Revenge keeping moving, preventing Bacon from controlling successfully.
Revenge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bacon looking for submissions off his back.
Bacon wants to get back to full guard.
Bacon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bacon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Revenge pulls his head out easily.
Revenge stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bacon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bacon lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revenge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Revenge trying to control the position here.
Bacon postures up in Revenge's guard and throws a big left but Revenge blocks it.
Revenge manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Revenge content just to control the position here.
Bacon can't escape the position.
Revenge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bacon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revenge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Revenge tries to control but Bacon wriggling away.
Revenge avoids the attempt from Bacon to control.
Bacon is trying to escape the mount.
Revenge scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bacon?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Revenge working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Revenge avoids the attempt from Bacon to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon is just holding on here. Revenge manages to take his back.
Revenge biding his time, controlling Bacon.
Bacon trying to control the action but Revenge just sinks the hooks in.
Bacon staying busy and making it hard for Revenge to control.
Revenge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bacon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Revenge is not going to allow Bacon to sit and survive in this position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Revenge. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Revenge is not going to allow Bacon to sit and survive in this position.
Revenge connects with a big shot to the side of Bacon's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bacon holding both Revenge 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Revenge.
Revenge gets his hands free as Bacon looks to control.
Revenge keeps control of the position as Bacon tries to break free.
Bacon wants to get back to his feet.
Bacon wants to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Revenge working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bacon is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Revenge dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Revenge closes the distance and clinches.
Revenge dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Revenge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bacon gets control of Revenge's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bacon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bacon looking for subs off his back but Revenge has passed one foot through into half guard.
Revenge winds up and cracks Bacon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bacon is trying to stand up here but Revenge is controlling him well.
Revenge is looking to advance position but Bacon won't allow it.
Bacon looking for submissions off his back.
Ultimate Revenge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Revenge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revenge wants to take a breather but Bacon is having none of it.
Bacon scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Revenge manages to mount him!
Revenge fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bacon is rocked!
Revenge loads up with a big shot that hurts Bacon! He's pulled Revenge in close but Revenge has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Bacon survive? More strikes from Revenge and Bacon is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ultimate Revenge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bojan Bajic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henderson Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson Cormier has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bojan Bajic's chin.
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220 lbs
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223 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Bojan Bajic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Henderson Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bajic stuffs the takedown.
Bajic misses with a double jab.
Bajic scores with a body shot.
Bajic throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cormier counter with a right hand.
Bajic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bajic swings widly with a right hand
and Cormier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bajic!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bajic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cormier.
Bajic struggling a bit here.
Cormier scores with punches from side control.
Cormier with the ground and pound but Bajic regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cormier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
My spies in SWF GYM inform me that Cormier has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajic trying to control here.
Cormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bajic keeps working.
Bajic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cormier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bajic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bajic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cormier defends well.
Cormier trying to control but Bajic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is in close to Bajic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bajic wants to get back to full guard.
Cormier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bajic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cormier slips a nice elbow through Bajic's hands, connecting with Bajic's forehead.
Bajic wants to control but Cormier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cormier is keen to just control but Bajic is a slippery customer.
Bajic gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is fighting to break Bajic's control of his arms but Bajic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bajic is looking to stand up but Cormier isn't so interested in that idea.
Bajic keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Cormier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bajic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cormier trying to control but Bajic is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cormier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cormier tries to free his leg and advance position but Bajic is retaining full guard.
Cormier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cormier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bajic's guard.
Bajic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cormier.
Cormier is trying to work for a kimura but Bajic is defending well.
Cormier drops an elbow to the side of Bajic's head.
Cormier wants to work for an arm triangle but Bajic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cormier wants to pass to mount but Bajic is defending the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bajic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bajic wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henderson Cormier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cormier darts in looking for a takedown but Bajic gets double underhooks and turns Cormier into the cage.
Bajic prevents the takedown attempt.
Cormier blocking some punches.
Bajic prevents the takedown attempt.
Bojan Bajic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
Bajic lands a nice shot to the body.
Cormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Bajic does it's job there.
Bajic misses with a wild body shot.
Bajic throws a head kick but Cormier moves out of range.
Bajic misses the shot to the body.
Bajic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier checks a leg kick.
Cormier tries to move into range but Bajic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bajic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cormier.
Bajic lands the left hand.
Bajic throws out a powerful jab.
Cormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bajic tries to avoid it but Cormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bajic to the ground. Bajic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bajic throws a body punch but Cormier moves out of range.
Bajic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bajic.
Bojan Bajic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bajic misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bajic but Bajic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bajic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cormier's sensitive parts.
Cormier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bajic misses with a two punch combination.
Cormier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cormier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bajic swivels and escapes.
Bajic tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cormier is defended easily by Bajic.
Bojan Bajic is winning the standup battle so far.
Bajic cracks Cormier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bajic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bajic as he avoids it easily.
Henderson Cormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bajic scores with a jab to the body.
Bajic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bajic throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajic cracks Cormier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Bajic.
Cormier avoids the head kick by Bajic.
Bajic throws a leg kick which misses Cormier's front leg but catches the back leg as Cormier tries to avoid it.
Cormier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bajic tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bajic scores with a head kick. Cormier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bajic lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Bajic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bajic connects with the punch.
Bajic throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
Bajic misses with a body shot.
Cormier cracks Bajic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cormier shoots in looking for a takedown. Bajic tries to sprawl out of it but Cormier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bajic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cormier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bajic stuffs the takedown attempt from Cormier. Cormier gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cormier.
Bajic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cormier.
Cormier wants to clinch.
Bajic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bajic misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier fails with the takedown.
Bojan Bajic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
Good exchange - Bajic coming out on top.
Good work by Cormier as he checks the leg kick.
Cormier tries for a takedown but Bajic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Bajic finds it's target.
Bajic lands with a cross.
Bajic takes a swing at Cormier's ribcage but misses.
Cormier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bajic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bajic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cormier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bajic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cormier's sensitive parts.
Bajic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bajic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cormier was well out of range. Poor timing from Bajic.
Bajic feints and then cracks Cormier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cormier down.
Cormier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bajic.
Bajic just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bajic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cormier was well out of range. Poor timing from Bajic.
Cormier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cormier lands in his opponent's guard.
Bajic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cormier chips away with some ground and pound.
Cormier scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cormier is looking to work some ground and pound but Bajic has wrist control.
Cormier is fighting to break Bajic's control of his arms but Bajic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cormier preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bojan Bajic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bajic 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bojan Bajic!
Bojan Bajic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claus Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Puempel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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14 - 14 - 0 |
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192 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Clausen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Puempel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clausen just misses with a punch to the body.
Puempel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clausen.
Clausen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puempel walks into a straight right hand from Clausen.
Clausen misses with a combination
and Puempel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Puempel.
Puempel throwing strikes from guard but Clausen blocks nicely.
Puempel wants to pass the guard but Clausen is keeping the position.
Puempel throwing strikes but missing.
Puempel content to stall in guard here.
Puempel trying to control the position from guard on top but Clausen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puempel drops back looking for a leg! Clausen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clausen manages to kick Puempel off! Puempel jumps back into Clausen's guard.
Puempel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puempel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puempel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Puempel wants to control from the top but Clausen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Puempel working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Clausen trying to keep a closed guard but Puempel is proving a slippery customer.
Puempel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Puempel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puempel is looking for a kimura but Clausen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Puempel to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puempel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clausen has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Puempel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clausen keeps working.
Puempel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Clausen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Puempel!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matt Puempel waved his t-shirt featuring Fury Nutrition Inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Run this town. Suhonen has chosen Lentävä Kalakukko as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Severi Suhonen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chad Hardy's chin.
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192 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Suhonen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Hardy misses
and Suhonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suhonen in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy lands the left hand.
Hardy lands a jab to Suhonen's midsection.
Suhonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardy sprawls well. Hardy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suhonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Suhonen throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suhonen drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suhonen backwards.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suhonen has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy pushes Suhonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suhonens head.
Suhonen stops a takedown attempt from Hardy.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suhonen backwards.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Suhonen controls his hands.
Suhonen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hardy is defending well.
Suhonen breaks from the clinch.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suhonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chad Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Hardy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Suhonen to the mat! Suhonen manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Suhonen keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy connects with a couple of short punches.
Suhonen trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Suhonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suhonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Suhonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suhonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suhonen is trying to control the position but Hardy postures up.
Suhonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hardy lands a couple of elbows.
Suhonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardy.
Hardy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy lands a couple of digs.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.
Hardy passes Suhonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Suhonen trying to control but Hardy postures up.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Suhonen to regain full guard.
Hardy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardy cracks Suhonen with a solid left hand.
Suhonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suhonen keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Hardy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy misses with a hook. Suhonen ducked under it nicely.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Suhonen blocks the low kick.
Hardy throws a lazy head kick
and Suhonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Suhonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Suhonen counters with a left to the body.
Suhonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suhonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Suhonen is looking to clinch.
Hardy connects with a body shot.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Suhonen avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Suhonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy digs a good hook to Suhonen's body.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy misses with a right hand
and Suhonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suhonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Suhonen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy throws a shot to the body.
Chad Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suhonen misses with an uppercut.
Hardy lands a glancing blow to the side of Suhonen's head.
Suhonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hardy backs up against the cage.
Hardy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suhonen is able to avoid easily.
Hardy misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hardy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suhonen throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hardy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suhonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy manages to get back to half guard.
Hardy tries to kick Suhonen off but Suhonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Suhonen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Suhonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy misses with a hook to the body
and Suhonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suhonen avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy is looking to wear down Suhonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Suhonen lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Suhonen.
Hardy goes for a double leg but Suhonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suhonen continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Suhonen is controlling him.
Suhonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suhonen.
Suhonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Suhonen moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Hardy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Hardy - just one landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a hook. Suhonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Suhonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Suhonen tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suhonen moves away.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy lands a jab to the nose.
Suhonen lands with an overhand left.
Hardy throws a jab when Suhonen was well out of range.
Hardy with a jab.
Suhonen ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Suhonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suhonen misses with a body shot.
Suhonen lands with a right hand.
Suhonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Suhonen.
Hardy slips a jab from Suhonen.
Suhonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Suhonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Suhonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suhonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy throws a leg kick
and Suhonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Chad Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Suhonen is just out of range.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Suhonen's shoulder, as Suhonen tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suhonen counters with a shoot takedown. Hardy fights it but they end up in guard.
Suhonen throws an elbow that misses. Hardy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Suhonen's guard. Nice move by Hardy!
Hardy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suhonen's head.
Hardy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suhonen's head.
Hardy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suhonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suhonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Severi Suhonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suhonen is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Suhonen keeps moving.
Hardy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suhonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suhonen wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Suhonen working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Hardy!
Chad Hardy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Swano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifton Barnes (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Swano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clifton Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swano throws a leg kick
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barnes lands with a right hand.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes feints and then cracks Swano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swano down.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Swano misses the shot to the body.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Swano's head back.
Swano misses the jab.
Barnes defending well as Swano loads up on a big left hand.
Swano throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Dan Swano has been cut.
Swano misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Swano!
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swano is breathing heavily.
Barnes cracks Swano on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Swano falls backwards against the cage. Barnes follows up with more strikes that drop Swano to his knees. Barnes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Swano! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clifton Barnes!
Clifton Barnes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Velikopolje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eildon Heap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velikopolje's entrance music is Yngwie Malmsteen & Dio - Dream On. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hendrik Velikopolje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Eildon Heap!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velikopolje connects with the punch.
Heap throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Velikopolje misses.
Hendrik Velikopolje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Heap lands.
Velikopolje misses with a kick to the body
and Heap moves into the clinch.
Velikopolje lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heap tries to land knees in the clinch but Velikopolje avoids the damage to the body.
Heap prevents a body shot from Velikopolje.
Heap misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velikopolje.
Velikopolje leaning against his opponent.
Heap scores with a shot to the side of Velikopolje's head.
Heap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velikopolje manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Heap throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heap throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heap tries a knee to the head but Velikopolje blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Velikopolje blocks the elbow strike.
Heap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velikopolje's defenses.
Velikopolje wants to stall.
Heap missing with knees to the body.
Velikopolje managing to block the knees to the body from Heap.
Heap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Heap tries to land knees in the clinch but Velikopolje avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heap prevents Velikopolje from breaking the clinch.
Velikopolje misses with a punch on the inside.
Velikopolje blocks an elbow strike.
Velikopolje 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.
Velikopolje lands with a light punch inside.
Heap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velikopolje's defenses.
Heap tries a knee to the head but Velikopolje blocks it.
Heap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Heap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Velikopolje blocks it with crossed arms.
Velikopolje takes an elbow to the forehead.
Heap misses with an elbow strike.
Velikopolje looking to stall.
Velikopolje blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heap looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje manages to break the clinch.
Heap throws a jab but it's blocked by Velikopolje.
Heap doesn't manage to clinch there - Velikopolje circles away.
Velikopolje wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Velikopolje takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heap throws a jab but it's blocked by Velikopolje.
Heap clinches with his opponent.
Velikopolje stalling.
Heap lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velikopolje backwards.
Velikopolje is trying to break the clinch but Heap is controlling him.
Velikopolje fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velikopolje lands a nice shot to the body.
Heap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Velikopolje lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velikopolje is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heap.
Velikopolje managing to block the knees to the body from Heap.
Heap tries to land knees in the clinch but Velikopolje avoids the damage to the body.
Velikopolje is looking to control Heap's arms but Heap gets an underhook and turns him. Now Velikopolje has his back to the cage.
Velikopolje scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heap missing with knees to the body.
Velikopolje is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Heap missing with knees to the body.
Velikopolje manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velikopolje looks to land a body kick but Heap moved away.
Heap doesn't manage to clinch there - Velikopolje circles away.
Velikopolje scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Velikopolje tried to score with a low kick but Heap checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eildon Heap will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Velikopolje cracks Heap with an open hand slap.
Velikopolje misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Velikopolje.
Heap misses with an uppercut.
Velikopolje misses with an uppercut.
Heap will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Velikopolje lands a nice looking body kick.
Heap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velikopolje manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velikopolje thuds a left hand into Heap's body.
Velikopolje pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Velikopolje throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velikopolje throws out a powerful jab.
Velikopolje misses with a head kick.
Heap moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Heap misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velikopolje on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heap is looking to clinch.
Heap doesn't manage to clinch there - Velikopolje circles away.
Heap ducks under a wild hook from Velikopolje.
Velikopolje pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velikopolje misses with a kick to the body.
Heap tries to clinch up but Velikopolje circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Velikopolje.
Heap tries to clinch but Velikopolje is having none of it.
Heap takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heap bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velikopolje's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heap tries to clinch but Velikopolje moves out of range.
Velikopolje throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Heap to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velikopolje goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heap doesn't manage to clinch there - Velikopolje circles away.
Velikopolje dodges the punch combination from Heap.
Velikopolje is looking to land body kicks.
Heap slips a jab from Velikopolje.
Velikopolje delivers a nice body kick.
Velikopolje throws out a loose jab but Heap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heap throws a body punch but Velikopolje moves out of range.
Heap closes the distance looking to clinch
and Velikopolje counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heap's knee momentarily.
Hendrik Velikopolje is winning the standup battle so far.
Heap closes the distance and pushes Velikopolje back into the cage.
Velikopolje goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velikopolje can't find room to land a body shot as Heap controls the action.
Velikopolje misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heap misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velikopolje.
Velikopolje can't find room to land a body shot as Heap controls the action.
Velikopolje stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Velikopolje tries to work over Heap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velikopolje swings wildly with an uppercut but Heap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heap throws a punch but it's blocked by Velikopolje.
Velikopolje tries to circle away but Heap has him pinned against the cage.
Velikopolje presses Heap against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Velikopolje lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velikopolje dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Velikopolje managing to block the knees to the body from Heap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heap crunches a lovely knee into Velikopolje's ribcage.
Heap misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velikopolje.
Velikopolje goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velikopolje stalling in the clinch.
Velikopolje is looking to control Heap's arms but Heap gets an underhook and turns him. Now Velikopolje has his back to the cage.
Heap tries to land knees in the clinch but Velikopolje avoids the damage to the body.
Heap throws an elbow but it misses.
Velikopolje looking to slow down the pace here.
Heap tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velikopolje avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velikopolje.
Velikopolje displaying some good clinch control by pressing Heap up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Velikopolje dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Heap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velikopolje gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heap doesn't manage to clinch there - Velikopolje circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velikopolje cracks Heap with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Heap moves in looking to clinch but Velikopolje pushes him off.
Heap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velikopolje.
Velikopolje with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eildon Heap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velikopolje dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velikopolje thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Velikopolje misses
and Heap counters with a three punch combo that has Velikopolje backing up. Velikopolje nods at Heap to acknowledge the strikes.
Velikopolje throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velikopolje swats away the attempt to clinch by Heap.
Velikopolje connects with a body shot.
Heap takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heap gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Heap takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Heap gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Velikopolje takes an elbow to the forehead.
Heap trying to land knees to the body.
Heap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velikopolje stalling in the clinch but Heap improves position.
Heap lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velikopolje backwards.
Heap prevents a body shot from Velikopolje.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heap unloads a knee to the mid-section. Velikopolje lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Velikopolje.
Heap trying to land knees to the body.
Velikopolje slowing the pace effectively.
Heap tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velikopolje avoids it.
Velikopolje wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heap tries a knee to the head but Velikopolje blocks it.
Heap blocks a body shot from Velikopolje.
Heap lands a nice elbow.
Velikopolje tries to throw a body punch but Heap avoids it by throwing Velikopolje back against the cage.
Heap lands an elbow just above Velikopolje 's eye.
Heap pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Eildon Heap seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heap tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velikopolje avoids it.
Heap is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velikopolje is defending well for now.
Heap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Velikopolje has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heap scores with a shot to the side of Velikopolje's head.
Heap tries a body shot but Velikopolje blocks it.
Velikopolje takes an elbow to the temple.
Velikopolje blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heap misses with an elbow over the top.
Velikopolje avoids the elbow strike from Heap, against the cage.
Heap misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velikopolje.
Velikopolje avoids the elbow strike from Heap, against the cage.
Heap pushes off an throws an elbow but Velikopolje leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Velikopolje tries a body shot but Heap blocks it.
Velikopolje goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heap tries to land knees in the clinch but Velikopolje avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Heap lands a good knee to the midsection. Velikopolje won't want to take too many of those.
Heap throws an elbow but it misses.
Velikopolje lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velikopolje can't find room to land a body shot as Heap controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velikopolje trying to stall but Heap improves his position.
Nice body punch from Velikopolje.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velikopolje blocks an elbow strike from Heap.
Velikopolje is trying to stall.
Velikopolje will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Heap up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eildon Heap.
I think Heap 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eildon Heap!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Barbarossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Braga (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Barbarossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Braga!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Barbarossa.
Barbarossa looks to land a combination but Braga avoids it well.
Braga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbarossa's head.
Barbarossa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Braga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Braga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbarossa ducks right into an uppercut from Braga.
Barbarossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Braga's head backwards.
It looks like Antonio Braga has been cut.
Barbarossa lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbarossa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbarossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been informed that Braga 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.
Barbarossa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Braga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbarossa throws a looping overhand right but Braga ducks down to avoid it.
Braga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Braga scores with a jab. Barbarossa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbarossa misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbarossa misses with a looping right.
Braga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbarossa defends well and Braga ends up having to push Barbarossa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Braga gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Braga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbarossa is just riding it out for now. Braga eventually gives up the hold.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Barbarossa is defending well.
Barbarossa wants to get back to full guard.
Braga wants to work for an arm triangle but Barbarossa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Braga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbarossa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbarossa is concentrating on defense, preventing Braga from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbarossa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Braga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Braga fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Braga has control of Barbarossa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barbarossa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Braga is working for a guillotine from mount but Barbarossa frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barbarossa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Braga is working for a submission of some sort.
Barbarossa is looking for a sweep. Braga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbarossa is defending against the submission attempts here by Braga.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Barbarossa is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga is looking for a kimura here.
Braga trying to mount his opponent but Barbarossa defends it.
Braga wants to advance to full mount but Barbarossa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braga drops back looking for a leg! Barbarossa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barbarossa manages to kick Braga off! Braga jumps back into Barbarossa's guard.
Barbarossa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Braga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Braga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Braga's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barbarossa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab, jab by Braga - just one landing.
Frederick Barbarossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbarossa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Braga's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barbarossa but Barbarossa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Braga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbarossa.
Barbarossa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbarossa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Braga looks to throw the jab but Barbarossa is out of range.
Frederick Barbarossa is winning the standup battle so far.
Braga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barbarossa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Braga.
Antonio Braga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbarossa is looking for a sweep.
Braga is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbarossa is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Braga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarossa stops Braga from passing to mount.
Barbarossa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braga on the ground.
Braga throwing strikes but Barbarossa manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Braga is looking for a sweep.
Barbarossa decides to stand back up. Barbarossa steps back and let's Braga get back to his feet.
Barbarossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbarossa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Braga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbarossa scrambles back to his feet.
Braga 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.
Barbarossa wants to sweep here but Braga controlling him for the moment.
Braga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Braga throws a big right hand that misses.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Barbarossa is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga is still trying to improve position.
Braga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Braga throws a strike but Barbarossa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbarossa stands up from Braga's guard - Barbarossa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Barbarossa cracks Braga with an open hand slap.
That has opened up Antonio Braga's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga misses with a two punch combination.
Barbarossa slips under a jab.
Braga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barbarossa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Barbarossa as Braga shoots in.
Barbarossa lands an overhand right.
Barbarossa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braga manages to avoid it.
Barbarossa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The cut above Antonio Braga's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Frederick Barbarossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbarossa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braga was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbarossa.
Barbarossa misses with a double jab.
Braga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbarossa lands a nice hook to Braga's body. Braga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Braga is breathing heavily.
Barbarossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbarossa digs a good body shot into Braga's ribs.
Barbarossa lands a really nice looking cross but Braga seems unphased.
Braga shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Braga showed some decent athleticism there.
Braga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbarossa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga is trying to control the action in half guard but Barbarossa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barbarossa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barbarossa.
Braga looking to pass the guard.
Barbarossa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbarossa keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Barbarossa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Braga's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Barbarossa does no damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbarossa.
Barbarossa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barbarossa looks to land a combination but Braga avoids it well.
Braga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Braga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barbarossa pushes Braga off looking to stand but Braga dives back in and keeps control.
Braga trying to mount his opponent but Barbarossa defends it.
Braga works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbarossa stops Braga from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarossa tries to hold on but Braga pushes him away.
Braga working for a guillotine from mount but Barbarossa is in no mood to give up.
Barbarossa is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Braga has taken his back.
Barbarossa just trying to survive but Braga is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barbarossa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Barbarossa is really stuck here.
Barbarossa is working hard here to advance position.
Braga looking to break Barbarossa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Barbarossa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Braga will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbarossa rolls, trying to escape but Braga keeps control of the position.
Braga punches Barbarossa on the ear.
Braga has his arm under Barbarossa's chin here. Game over son! Braga squeezes tightly and Barbarossa is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Braga!
Antonio Braga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
175 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Swanson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luke Fluke!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fluke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swanson's calf.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fluke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fluke jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fluke misses with a low kick as Swanson jumps back.
Fluke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swanson wants to land a leg kick but Fluke is out of range.
Fluke wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Fluke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Fluke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Swanson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McGarrys plant works in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Fluke misses.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fluke is out of range.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fluke was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson scores with a one two! Fluke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Fluke misses the target.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fluke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swanson tries to avoid it but Fluke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swanson to the ground. Swanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fluke takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson slips a jab and a cross from Fluke.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fluke clinches with his opponent.
Fluke manages to break the clinch.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luke Fluke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Swanson blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fluke misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
Dan Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fluke walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson scores with a nice strike.
Fluke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fluke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Fluke.
Fluke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
Dan Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Fluke.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Fluke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swanson's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fluke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Fluke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Swanson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fluke backs up against the cage.
Fluke misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fluke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swanson circles away.
Fluke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fluke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Fluke.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fluke finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
Fluke defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Fluke throws a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Fluke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fluke circles away quickly and effectively.
Fluke works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Fluke looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fluke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fluke misses with a straight left.
Fluke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Swanson lands.
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Swanson lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fluke throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Fluke dives in and scores a takedown into Swanson's guard.
Swanson is trying to keep Fluke in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Fluke will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fluke's sensitive parts.
Fluke misses with a low kick.
Fluke connects with a body shot.
Fluke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Fluke avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Swanson misses.
Swanson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fluke has time to react.
Swanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fluke tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fluke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fluke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swanson defends it nicely.
Fluke avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Fluke looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Fluke lands a high kick!
A big right from Swanson misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fluke. Swanson shrugs it off though.
A left lands for Swanson.
Fluke 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.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fluke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swanson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fluke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fluke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luke Fluke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fluke slips a jab from Swanson.
Fluke misses with a hook. Swanson ducked under it nicely.
Fluke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fluke misses with a body kick.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fluke.
Fluke connects with the punch.
Fluke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fluke misses with a leg kick.
Swanson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fluke lands a jab to Swanson's midsection.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fluke.
Fluke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Fluke moves out of range.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Fluke ducks down to avoid it.
Fluke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson throws a hook but Fluke avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Swanson defending well as Fluke loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fluke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swanson's calf.
A big left from Swanson misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swanson checks a leg kick.
Fluke slips under a jab from Swanson.
Fluke swings widly with a right hand
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Fluke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fluke swinging wildly here.
Fluke misses with a two punch combination.
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.
Fluke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Fluke misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Fluke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fluke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fluke.
Dan Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fluke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fluke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fluke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fluke moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Fluke shoots for a double leg takedown but Swanson sprawls well. He's pushed Fluke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fluke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fluke moves out of range of the leg kick from Swanson.
Fluke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Swanson tries a low kick but Fluke avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Swanson.
Fluke lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fluke lands an overhand right.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Fluke.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fluke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swanson's knee momentarily.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Fluke.
A slow jab from Fluke misses its intended target.
Fluke throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Fluke moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Swanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Fluke counters with a head kick. That will keep Swanson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Swanson checks a low kick from Fluke.
Fluke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Fluke misses.
Swanson misses with a hook. Fluke ducked under it nicely.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Fluke.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Swanson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson looks to land a combination. Fluke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Swanson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swanson slips under a jab from Fluke.
Fluke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fluke.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fluke is defended easily by Swanson.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fluke throws out a powerful jab.
Fluke tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fluke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fluke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fluke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fluke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fluke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fluke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Fluke saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fluke lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson throws a hook but Fluke blocks it.
Fluke misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson defending well as Fluke loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fluke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 looping hook to the body misses from Fluke. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson takes one on the button.
Fluke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fluke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fluke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fluke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swanson tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Fluke really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Fluke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fluke gets slowly back to his feet.
Fluke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Fluke ducks down to avoid it.
Fluke scores with a sloppy right hand. Swanson should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Fluke misses with a low kick.
Fluke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fluke on the side of the head.
Fluke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Fluke's knee but Fluke avoids it well.
Fluke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fluke digs a good body shot into Swanson's ribs.
Swanson lands the left hand.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson misses with a wild combination.
Swanson tries to bum rush Fluke with a series of wild strikes but Fluke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson swings for the body but Fluke moves out of range.
Swanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swanson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swanson lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fluke throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swanson, as that shot connected.
Fluke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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 slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Fluke misses with a straight right.
Swanson lands a head shot.
Fluke is rocked!
Swanson tests Fluke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fluke is still on wobbly legs! Can Swanson finish him?
Fluke throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Fluke.
Fluke takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Fluke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fluke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fluke motions for Swanson to come forward. Fluke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fluke throws a head kick that misses.
Fluke shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fluke.
Fluke seems to have recovered his senses.
Fluke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fluke.
Fluke swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson stuffs the takedown.
Dan Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Fluke.
Fluke is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fluke, right into the meat.
Fluke misses with a right hand
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fluke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swanson checks it well.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fluke.
Fluke misses with a leg kick
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fluke.
Fluke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fluke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fluke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fluke misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swanson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fluke doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Luke Fluke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fluke. Fluke obviously looking to wear him down.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fluke.
Fluke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fluke swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fluke fails with a takedown attempt.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Fluke tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Fluke. Those never looked like landing.
Fluke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fluke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fluke throws a wild hook but Swanson just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Fluke gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Swanson raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Swanson!
Dan Swanson retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Dan Swanson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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