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Feral Combat 65 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Soap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRoberts's entrance music is God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. A fine choice. Jackie Soap acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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147 lbs
17 - 24 - 0 |
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158 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackie Soap!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soap throws a body punch but MacRoberts moves out of range.
Soap takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Soap takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MacRoberts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacRoberts.
Soap tried to score with a low kick but MacRoberts checks it.
MacRoberts dips to his left and cracks Soap with an uppercut!
MacRoberts is looking to clinch but Soap is avoiding it.
Soap fails to land the takedown.
MacRoberts tries to clinch up.
MacRoberts tries to land a front kick but Soap steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacRoberts throws a right and a left that Soap avoids nicely.
Soap looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacRoberts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circle momentarily. MacRoberts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacRoberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soap manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacRoberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacRoberts does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Soap shoots in for a takedown but MacRoberts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacRoberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacRoberts avoids the head kick by Soap.
MacRoberts misses with a double jab.
MacRoberts misses with the combination.
MacRoberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacRoberts jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for MacRoberts.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from MacRoberts. Those never looked like landing.
Soap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacRoberts throws a right and a left that Soap avoids nicely.
MacRoberts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacRoberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soap.
MacRoberts jabs Soap to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soap shoots in but MacRoberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael MacRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Soap.
Soap throws a jab but it's blocked by MacRoberts.
Soap misses with a two punch combination.
MacRoberts cracks Soap with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacRoberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacRoberts throws a body punch but Soap moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacRoberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Soap misses with a kick to the body.
Soap fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soap takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacRoberts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soap has time to react.
MacRoberts misses with a body shot.
MacRoberts lands a body shot.
MacRoberts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Soap is rocked!
Soap drops his hands momentarily. MacRoberts doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Soap staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Soap doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael MacRoberts!
An intense looking Michael MacRoberts took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I wanna Knockout your mother, next!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rasputin's choice of entrance music: Evil Scarecrow- Robotatron. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
148 lbs
21 - 8 - 1 |
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150 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasputin manages to avoid it.
Rasputin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene thumps Rasputin with a low kick.
Greene thows a body kick. Rasputin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rasputin goes for a double leg but Greene avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greene continues to drive forward.
Rasputin trying to land knees to the body.
Rasputin blocks the elbow strike.
Rasputin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greene looking to throw knees to the head but Rasputin is blocking nicely.
Greene landing knees to the body.
Rasputin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greene has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Our sources have told us that Greene has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Rasputin controls the action.
Greene comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Greene.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
Rasputin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greene tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rasputin avoids it.
Greene struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasputin controls his hands.
Greene tries to land a knee to the head but Rasputin blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rasputin blocks it with crossed arms.
Greene has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Greene scores with a hook to the body.
Greene throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasputins head.
Greene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greene lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
Rasputin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rasputin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greene has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Greene working Rasputin over with knees to the body.
Greene lands with a light punch inside.
Greene tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rasputin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greene.
Greene is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greene lands with a right to the head.
Greene wants to break free but Rasputin has control.
Greene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greene lands with an overhand left.
Rasputin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danny Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Rasputin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin tries to move into range but Greene moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greene swings for the body but Rasputin moves out of range.
Greene is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Greene throws a leg kick which misses Rasputin's front leg but catches the back leg as Rasputin tries to avoid it.
Greene tries a head kick but it misses.
Greene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rasputin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greene sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasputin.
Rasputin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greene circles away.
Greene lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Greene. That's going to slow Rasputin down.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene gets caught napping as Rasputin dives in and scores a takedown. Greene manages to retain guard.
Rasputin looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Greene lands a right hand.
Greene utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rasputin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Greene in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rasputin scores a nice knee to the body.
Greene tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Greene manages to break the clinch.
Rasputin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greene is fending him off so far but Rasputin persists. Nope, Greene circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Rasputin or perhaps it was just good defense by Greene which made him look bad.
Greene throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Greene lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Greene connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rasputin's hands.
Greene throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greene.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin blocks a head kick by Greene.
Good standup being displayed there by Greene as he connects with a hook.
Rasputin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rasputin.
Greene cracks Rasputin with a good jab.
Greene scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rasputin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasputin somewhat.
Rasputin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Greene catches Rasputin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rasputin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Greene tests Rasputin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rasputin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Greene dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Greene fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Greene connects with a solid leg kick.
Rasputin looks for a takedown but Greene sprawls well.
Greene throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rasputin ducks right into an uppercut from Greene.
Greene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danny Greene is winning the standup battle so far.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene connects with a jab.
Greene is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Greene connects with a looping right hand.
Greene stuffs the takedown.
Danny Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Rasputin.
Greene's corner calls for a 1-2. Greene obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
Greene connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rasputin. Rasputin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasputin can do to turn this around?
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Greene.
Rasputin is rocked!
Greene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greene wants it to stay on the feet.
Rasputin is still on wobbly legs! Can Greene finish him?
Greene feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rasputin's calf.
Rasputin seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greene pinned against the cage. Greene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rasputin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick from Greene lands but Rasputin takes it in his stride.
Greene is looking to land body kicks.
Greene fakes the leg kick and cracks Rasputin in the body.
Nice takedown defense from Greene. No joy for Rasputin on that attempt.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Greene.
Rasputin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Greene tries a head kick but it misses.
Danny Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rasputin with a poor takedown
and Greene holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow 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!
Greene lands an elbow inside that Rasputin shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Greene.
Greene lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Greene is working Rasputin over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greene delivers a nice body kick.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greene but Greene pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rasputin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Greene dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rasputin. That did some damage!
Rasputin tries to move into range but Greene moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greene bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rasputin's head.
Nice body kick from Greene.
Greene connects with a nice looking jab.
Greene lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Greene connects with an inside leg kick.
Greene scores with a head kick.
Rasputin tries for a takedown but Greene sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A cross from Greene lands.
Greene looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Greene lands with a nice body kick.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greene lands a front kick.
Greene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Greene fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rasputin.
Greene connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greene.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Greene. No joy for Rasputin on that attempt.
Piotr Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Greene dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rasputin. That did some damage!
Rasputin misses with a takedown attempt - Greene sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rasputin. Rasputin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rasputin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Greene.
Rasputin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rasputin takes one to the chin there.
Rasputin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Greene fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rasputin on the side of the head.
Rasputin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greene pinned against the cage. Greene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Greene lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rasputin. Rasputin tries to recover but Greene is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rasputin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Greene!
Our winner, Danny Greene, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julius Ceasar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolek Lolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24 - 11 - 0 |
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201 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class 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
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julius Ceasar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bolek Lolkowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lolkowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ceasar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lolkowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lolkowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ceasar. That one must have hurt.
Ceasar tries to land a leg kick but Lolkowski saw it coming and moves away.
Ceasar thows a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ceasar, right into the meat.
Lolkowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ceasar.
Ceasar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lolkowski.
Ceasar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ceasar avoids the head kick by Lolkowski.
A jab from Ceasar finds it's way through Lolkowski's defenses.
Ceasar throws a wild body kick that Lolkowski sees coming a mile off.
Ceasar lands with an uppercut that bounces Lolkowski off the cage and back into range.
We've been informed that Lolkowski 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.
Ceasar misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceasar takes a swing at Lolkowski's ribcage but misses.
Lolkowski misses with a jab to the body
and Ceasar counters with a nice uppercut.
Julius Ceasar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lolkowski throws a wild body kick that Ceasar sees coming a mile off.
Ceasar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lolkowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lolkowski checks a low kick from Ceasar.
Ceasar blocks the body kick.
Lolkowski misses with a leg kick.
Lolkowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ceasar closes the distance and pushes Lolkowski back into the cage.
Ceasar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ceasar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ceasar slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar misses with some punches.
Ceasar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lolkowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lolkowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ceasar defends it nicely.
Lolkowski goes for a double leg but Ceasar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ceasar continues to drive forward.
Ceasar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ceasar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lolkowski's efforts to push away.
Ceasar taking a breather.
Ceasar working Lolkowski over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Julius Ceasar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolek Lolkowski.
Lolkowski trying to stall but Ceasar improves his position.
Lolkowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lolkowski effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ceasar.
Ceasar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lolkowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ceasar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ceasar throws a punch but it's blocked by Lolkowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ceasar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lolkowski.
Lolkowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lolkowski misses with the head strike.
Ceasar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ceasar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ceasar.
Ceasar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lolkowski is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ceasar presses Lolkowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ceasar lands with a light punch inside.
Ceasar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lolkowski is defending well for now.
Lolkowski is trying to break the clinch but Ceasar is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Ceasar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ceasar wants to slow Lolkowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Ceasar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ceasar throws the kick towards the body but Lolkowski avoids it.
Ceasar throws a poor cross that misses
and Lolkowski counters with a good low kick that Ceasar was not able to check.
Lolkowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ceasar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lolkowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ceasar.
Ceasar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lolkowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ceasar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lolkowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lolkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ceasar keeping full guard, as Lolkowski tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceasar wants to stand but Lolkowski is controlling the position.
Lolkowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lolkowski preventing the sweep.
Ceasar is looking to stand up but Lolkowski isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lolkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lolkowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lolkowski passes into half guard.
Lolkowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski working the head and body with strikes.
Lolkowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Ceasar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ceasar keeping moving, preventing Lolkowski from controlling successfully.
Ceasar has control of Lolkowski's left arm, preventing Lolkowski from doing any damage.
Ceasar wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lolkowski throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ceasar has Lolkowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Lolkowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski wants to control from the top but Ceasar keeps moving.
Lolkowski throws an elbow that misses. Ceasar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lolkowski's guard. Nice move by Ceasar!
Lolkowski striking from the bottom here.
Lolkowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Julius Ceasar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ceasar feints a jab promting Lolkowski to slip. Ceasar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lolkowski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ceasar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lolkowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski tries to work over Ceasar's front leg with a kick but Ceasar checks it.
Lolkowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ceasar.
Lolkowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ceasar has Lolkowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Lolkowski has picked Ceasar up - he's going for a ride! Lolkowski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ceasar is looking to improve his position.
Ceasar is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lolkowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ceasar!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolek Lolkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Ceasar tries to clinch but Lolkowski moves out of range.
Ceasar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lolkowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lolkowski throws a head kick that misses.
Ceasar moves out of range of the body kick from Lolkowski.
Ceasar blocks a low kick nicely.
Ceasar fakes the leg kick and cracks Lolkowski in the body.
Lolkowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Ceasar misses with the body kick
and Lolkowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lolkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ceasar's head.
Lolkowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lolkowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Ceasar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lolkowski working the head and body with strikes.
Ceasar wants to get back to full guard.
Lolkowski thows a huge punch but Ceasar dodges it nicely.
Ceasar won't allow Lolkowski to pass to mount.
Ceasar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lolkowski.
Ceasar is not content to let Lolkowski control the position.
Lolkowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lolkowski.
Lolkowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lolkowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lolkowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ceasar defending well though.
Lolkowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ceasar trying to control here.
Lolkowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ceasar trying to control but Lolkowski postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ceasar's head.
Lolkowski throwing shots but Ceasar is blocking nicely.
Lolkowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lolkowski throwing shots but Ceasar is blocking nicely.
Ceasar pushes Lolkowski off looking to stand but Lolkowski dives back in and keeps control.
Lolkowski stalling away here and it's allowed Ceasar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lolkowski trying to control but Ceasar is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski throwing strikes from guard but Ceasar blocks nicely.
Lolkowski looking to sit in guard and control but Ceasar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lolkowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bolek Lolkowski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ceasar checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolek Lolkowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lolkowski 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bolek Lolkowski!
A relieved looking Bolek Lolkowski 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Collins's choice of entrance music: Beginning of the End. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dave Collins enters the cage!
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33 - 25 - 1 |
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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
32 - 32 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Collins!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins scores with a jab to the body.
Collins misses with a hook to the body
and Strikes counters with a left to the body.
Strikes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins throws a head kick but Strikes moves out of range.
Strikes misses with a head kick.
A big right from Collins misses.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strikes checks a leg kick nicely.
Collins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strikes on his heels. He'll look to pass Strikes's guard now, I'm sure.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Strikes controlling Collins's posture.
Strikes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strikes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Strikes wants to get back to his feet but Collins passes into half guard.
Strikes tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strikes won't allow Collins to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strikes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Collins working Strikes over with strikes.
Strikes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Collins working Strikes over with strikes.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Strikes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Collins told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strikes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Collins stands up over Strikes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strikes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Collins is controlling him.
Collins lands a couple of digs.
Strikes 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.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Strikes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins wants to control from the top but Strikes keeps moving.
Collins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Collins stops Strikes from standing up.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Strikes has wrist control.
Strikes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Strikes keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
Strikes keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Strikes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Strikes has wrist control.
Strikes striking off his back but it's not causing Collins any problems.
Collins throws an elbow that misses. Strikes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Collins's guard. Nice move by Strikes!
Strikes trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strikes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins keeping moving, preventing Strikes from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Collins dominated that round.
That's time! Strikes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Collins misses with the combination.
Strikes misses with a two punch combination.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Collins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strikes defends well and Collins ends up having to push Strikes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strikes stalling in the clinch but Collins improves position.
Strikes lands a good knee to the midsection. Collins won't want to take too many of those.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strikes can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
Strikes scores with a shoulder strike.
Strikes keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Strikes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Collins avoids it.
Collins has Strikes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strikes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strikes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strikes prevents it.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Collins.
Strikes is stalling here.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Strikes has double underhooks.
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Strikes lands with a kick to the temple. Collins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Collins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins digs a good hook to Strikes's body.
Carlos Strikes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Collins blocks a head kick by Strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Collins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Collins.
Strikes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strikes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Dave Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a leg kick
and Strikes counters with a big head kick but Collins shrugs it off.
Strikes looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Collins lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Strikes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dave Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strikes tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a leg kick but Strikes checks it.
A head kick by Collins misses
and Strikes counters with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Strikes.
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Strikes blocks a head kick by Collins.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strikes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes darts in and clinches Collins up against the cage.
Collins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut.
Strikes leaning against his opponent.
Strikes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Collins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strikes misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Collins is defended easily by Strikes.
Strikes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Strikes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Strikes'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. This is the final round!
Collins swings for the body but Strikes moves out of range.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Strikes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Strikes slips under a jab.
Strikes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strikes on the side of the head.
Strikes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strikes duly obliges.
Collins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Collins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strikes in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strikes leaves Collins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Collins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strikes was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Collins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strikes is able to avoid easily.
Strikes lands with a right hand.
Strikes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strikes rather than just go for the knockout.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Collins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strikes was covering up waiting for the punch and Collins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Strikes has Collins pulled in close to control his posture.
Collins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins won't allow Strikes to sweep him here.
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strikes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strikes keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strikes trying to control the position.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Strikes is retaining full guard.
Strikes looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strikes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Collins is controlling him.
Collins throws a strike but Strikes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collins being controlled here, momentarily.
Strikes preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Strikes is proving a slippery customer.
Strikes preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Collins is on top in guard.
Collins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Strikes struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strikes tries to buck Collins off but Collins is having none of it.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strikes keeps working.
Strikes is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Collins 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Collins!
Dave Collins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sparta Fightware, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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146 lbs
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152 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Reis!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergfried works the jab nicely.
Reis fails with a takedown attempt.
Reis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bergfried connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reis feints and as Bergfried raises his hands in defense, Reis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bergfried utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bergfried bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reis's guard.
Reis is trying to control the position but Bergfried postures up.
Bergfried controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried stopping the sweep attempt from Reis.
Bergfried pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reis is keeping the position for now.
Bergfried slips nicely into half guard.
Reis is looking to improve his position.
Bergfried not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried uses his free foot to push down on Reis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reis.
Reis can't escape the position.
Reis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried controlling from the full mount.
Reis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergfried lands a big elbow.
Bergfried takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Reis because Bergfried loaded up on that one.
Reis is looking to get to half guard.
Bergfried wants to control but Reis has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reis is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reis thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reis is defended easily by Bergfried.
Bergfried scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bergfried scores with a leg kick.
Bergfried throws a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Reis or perhaps it was just good defense by Bergfried which made him look bad.
Bergfried displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reis.
Friedrich Bergfried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Reis.
Bergfried moves into range and clinches up with Reis.
Bergfried landing knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Bergfried has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bergfried comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bergfried lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reis.
Reis is breathing heavily.
Bergfried lands an elbow just above Reis 's eye.
Bergfried landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bergfried.
Bergfried pushes Reis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bergfried working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried lands an elbow that stopped Reis in his tracks for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bergfried creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reis wants to stall.
Bergfried using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bergfried lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reis wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Bergfried.
Bergfried lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reis backwards.
Bergfried lands an elbow just above Reis 's eye.
It looks like Julian Reis has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bergfried.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bergfried.
Bergfried unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bergfried lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bergfried.
Bergfried taking a breather.
Bergfried putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Friedrich Bergfried has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bergfried lands a nice knee to the body.
Bergfried softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bergfried crunches a lovely knee into Reis's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Bergfried.
Bergfried lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bergfried - that landed with a thud.
Bergfried lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reis backwards.
Bergfried lands an elbow that stopped Reis in his tracks for a moment.
Bergfried lands a shoulder strike.
Bergfried is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bergfried.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Bergfried.
Bergfried scores with a knee to the head.
Reis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bergfried manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bergfried unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bergfried working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bergfried scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bergfried gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bergfried lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bergfried dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bergfried obliges.
Bergfried lands a damaging elbow.
Reis takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Bergfried as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried pushes Reis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergfried lands a hook that snaps the head of Reis backwards.
Bergfried works on Reis's body with a couple of short punches.
Bergfried slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bergfried.
Bergfried lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reis is rocked!
Bergfried lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reis is still on wobbly legs! Can Bergfried finish him?
Reis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bergfried lands an elbow inside.
Bergfried lands an elbow just above Reis 's eye.
Bergfried utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bergfried utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Bergfried on the inside.
Bergfried lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reis takes an elbow to the temple.
Bergfried lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bergfried lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bergfried is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reis can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bergfried takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Bergfried.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julian Reis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Bergfried there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bergfried is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Reis like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Reis from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Friedrich Bergfried!
A victorious Friedrich Bergfried thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune comes into the arena with 僕はミス・テイク~ blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Momoshiro Kitsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Keiji Kawada!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsune displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kawada.
Kawada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kitsune avoids it really well and circles away.
Kitsune shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kitsune missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kitsune working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kitsune takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kawada punching from the bottom.
Kitsune frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kitsune can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kawada is looking to escape.
Kitsune 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.
Kitsune looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawada is desperately trying to improve his position but Kitsune has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kawada to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kawada shrugs it off.
Kitsune avoids the attempt from Kawada to control.
Kitsune looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kawada really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kitsune looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kawada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kitsune landing strikes from the mount and Kawada is in trouble!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kitsune trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kawada is desperately trying to improve his position but Kitsune has a good base and remains in mount.
Kitsune blocks Kawada's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kawada is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kitsune jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kawada manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kitsune cracks Kawada with a big elbow.
Kitsune wants to control but Kawada is keeping him busy.
Kitsune working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kawada is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kitsune off and has taken his back!
Our spies down at at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA inform us that Kawada has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Despite being in a bad position, Kitsune is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Kawada has the hooks in. Kitsune is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kitsune turns into Kawada and is now in his guard.
Kawada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kitsune controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kitsune lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada looking for a guillotine here but Kitsune defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kitsune stopping the sweep attempt from Kawada.
Kitsune working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kawada's head.
Kitsune slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kitsune postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kawada is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kitsune, into his guard.
Kitsune is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kitsune is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune is trying to control the action in half guard but Kawada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kitsune drops an elbow to the side of Kawada's head.
Kitsune trying to control from half guard but Kawada is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitsune is working for a submission of some sort.
Kitsune landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitsune performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kawada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kawada.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kitsune's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kawada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kitsune defends it easily.
Kitsune connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Momoshiro Kitsune dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kawada misses with a takedown
and Kitsune counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kitsune.
Kitsune looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kitsune trying to control but Kawada is working from the bottom.
Kitsune passes into half guard.
Kawada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kitsune is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kawada defends it well.
Momoshiro Kitsune overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kitsune looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kawada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kawada.
Kawada working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune 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.
Kawada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kitsune doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kitsune manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kawada is looking for a triangle but Kitsune pushes his legs off easily.
Kitsune controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kawada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kitsune is aware though and is defending well.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but Kawada keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kawada is trying to control the position but Kitsune postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Momoshiro Kitsune wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kitsune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kitsune wants it to stay on the feet.
Kitsune throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kawada was covering up waiting for the punch and Kitsune finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kitsune seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but Kawada keeps moving.
Kawada looking for a sweep. Not yet Kawada, not yet.
Kitsune trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kitsune working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kawada's head.
Kitsune trying to control but Kawada is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kawada looking for a guillotine here but Kitsune defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune lands a couple of digs.
Kitsune postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kitsune content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kitsune trying to control but Kawada is working from the bottom.
Kitsune connects with a couple of short punches.
Kawada throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but Kawada keeps moving.
Kawada wants to sweep but no luck.
Kawada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kitsune is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kitsune works over Kawada with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but Kawada keeps moving.
Kawada keeping full guard, as Kitsune tries to pass.
Kawada keeping moving, preventing Kitsune from controlling successfully.
Kitsune postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kitsune is working Kawada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kitsune trying to control but Kawada is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kitsune is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawada can do to turn this around?
Kawada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kitsune's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Momoshiro Kitsune dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kitsune throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kawada's waist but Kawada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kitsune off to one side.
Kawada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kitsune is fending him off so far but Kawada persists. Nope, Kitsune circles away and we're back to standing.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kitsune working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kawada's head.
Kitsune passes Kawada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kitsune frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kitsune landing strikes from the mount and Kawada is in trouble!
Kitsune landing strikes from the mount and Kawada is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawada is squirming around, avoiding Kitsune's attempts to control the action.
Kitsune with shots to the head and body - Kawada looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kitsune with good strikes from the mount here!
Kawada tries to reverse the position but Kitsune maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kitsune cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kitsune working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada tries to reverse the position but Kitsune maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Kitsune.
Kitsune wants to control the pace but Kawada is squirming around nicely.
Kitsune lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Kitsune.
Kitsune trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kawada is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kitsune looking to control but Kawada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kitsune looking to finish Kawada with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kawada!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitsune landing strikes from the mount.
Kitsune can't control as he wanted to and Kawada manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Kitsune is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune trying to mount his opponent but Kawada defends it.
Kitsune is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kawada defends it well.
Keiji Kawada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kitsune is nestled in close to Kawada, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kitsune 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.
Kitsune drops an elbow to the side of Kawada's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune working over Kawada with some ground and pound. Kawada looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kitsune tries to pass to full mount but Kawada defends it.
Kawada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kitsune is working away from the top position though.
Kawada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kitsune's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kitsune's back!
Kitsune is in bad spot here.
Kawada doesn't have the hooks in and Kitsune manages to turn into his guard.
Kitsune postures up.
Kitsune looking to pass the guard.
Momoshiro Kitsune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitsune works over Kawada with some ground and pound from guard.
Kawada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but Kawada keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune preventing the sweep.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but Kawada keeps moving.
Kitsune landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitsune content to stall in guard here.
Kitsune has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Momoshiro Kitsune wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kawada checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kitsune fails with a takedown attempt.
Kitsune throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kawada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kitsune is in Kawada's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Momoshiro Kitsune showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kitsune 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Momoshiro Kitsune!
A relieved looking Momoshiro Kitsune 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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27
160 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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27
161 lbs
19 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Renzo Alves !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wai Man Li!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li takes a swing at Alves 's ribcage but misses.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Alves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Li's sensitive parts.
Li throws the left hand but Alves avoids the punch easily.
Alves cracks a nice hook into Li's ribs.
Alves slips under a jab from Li.
Li fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alves to the ground. Li is now in Alves 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Li frees his head nicely. Oh but Alves has switched to an armbar! Li is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Renzo Alves !
Renzo Alves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Wai Man Li was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd rather die than lose to a joker like this guy again. I don't know where things went wrong, but I guarantee a win next time out.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Neck of the Woods. De Vries has chosen Duke Lion as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Ross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Vries avoids the body shot from Ross.
De Vries has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ross misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Vries, as that shot connected.
Ross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Vries decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ross's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
De Vries throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross pulls De Vries in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vries is looking to work some ground and pound but Ross has wrist control.
Ross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Vries.
De Vries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross 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.
De Vries must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Vries won't allow Ross to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Vries accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Vries throws a strike but Ross rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
De Vries preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Vries looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ross wants to control from the top but De Vries keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross wants to pass the guard but De Vries is keeping the position.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but De Vries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Vries works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ross throws a strike but De Vries rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
De Vries trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ross is trying to control the position but De Vries postures up.
De Vries is looking to work some ground and pound but Ross has wrist control.
De Vries throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ross works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ross keeping full guard, as De Vries tries to pass.
Ross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ross throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! De Vries escapes and throws Ross's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ross is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vries throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
De Vries tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ross's legs.
Ross is trying to control De Vries's posture but De Vries avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Vries looks up at the clock and then as Ross takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Vries smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ross is trying to control De Vries's posture but De Vries avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans De Vries dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
De Vries tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Vries doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
De Vries uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Vries throws a lazy right hand but Ross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Vries tries to work over Ross's front leg with a kick but Ross checks it.
De Vries lands a head shot.
A head kick from Ross lands but De Vries takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Ross finds it's target.
Ross uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Vries has time to react.
Ross blocks a jab.
De Vries throws a leg kick but Ross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Vries missing with a left hand there. Ross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Vries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ross.
Ross throws a jab but it's blocked by De Vries.
Ross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Vries. That did some damage!
De Vries moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross works the jab nicely.
Donk. Ross catches De Vries right on the button with a cross.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Vries missing with a left hand there. Ross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ross walks into a jab.
Ross motions for De Vries to come forward. Ross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Vries tries to move into range but Ross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ross checks a leg kick.
Ross uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hans De Vries seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Vries stalks Ross and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ross's face. Ross staggers backwards, shaken.
De Vries avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Vries takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ross avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ross lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vries looks for a takedown but Ross sprawls well.
De Vries throws a shot from downtown. Ross moves away and avoids it.
Ross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Vries checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ross feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Vries's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands a nice looking body kick.
De Vries throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ross.
De Vries looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ross is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ross works De Vries's body with a nice hook.
Ross checks a leg kick nicely.
De Vries smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Vries attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hans De Vries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ross checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Vries's hands.
Ross sizes up De Vries with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Vries tried to score with a low kick but Ross checks it.
Ross thumps De Vries with a low kick.
De Vries moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Vries looks to land a right hand but Ross moved out of range.
De Vries fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ross takes one to the side of the head.
Ross cracks the inside of De Vries's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Vries scores with a nice head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Ross as he connects with a hook.
Ross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Vries throws a hook but Ross blocks it.
Ross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Vries sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ross smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ross moves out of range of the strikes.
De Vries tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Vries gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ross avoids the head kick by De Vries.
Ross connects with an inside leg kick.
Ross connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vries 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.
De Vries misses with a looping right.
Ross ducks under a wild hook from De Vries.
De Vries looks to land a body kick but Ross moved away.
De Vries misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - De Vries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ross scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Vries in his tracks.
De Vries throws the left hand but Ross avoids the punch easily.
De Vries takes one to the chin there.
Ross misses with a straight right.
Ross scores with a hook to the body. De Vries takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Vries thumps Ross with a low kick.
De Vries uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
Ross jabs De Vries right on the nose. De Vries blinks but takes it well.
De Vries pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ross is out of range and De Vries settles back down.
Ross drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ross tries to free his leg and advance position but De Vries is retaining full guard.
Hans De Vries has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Vries keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Vries tries to clinch but Ross is having none of it.
De Vries pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross scores with a punch to the head.
De Vries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
Ross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ross. That's going to slow De Vries down.
Ross feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Vriess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from De Vries misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ross.
De Vries lands a jab to the nose.
De Vries misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ross connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Vries.
Ross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Vries.
Ross lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vries throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Vries uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
De Vries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Vries.
Ross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Vries has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as De Vries blocks the low kick.
De Vries forces Ross back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ross.
Ross leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ross gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
De Vries lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ross gets through De Vries's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ross trying to stall but De Vries improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Ross.
Ross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vries jabs Ross right on the nose. Ross blinks but takes it well.
Ross lands with a kick to the temple. De Vries shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ross moves away.
Ross looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Vries wants to control but Ross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ross trying to advance position but De Vries counters by regaining guard.
Ross wants to control from the top but De Vries keeps moving.
Ross controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross wants to control from the top but De Vries keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Vries swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ross stopping the sweep attempt from De Vries.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Ross wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice body kick from Ross.
That kick from Ross tenderised De Vries's leg. De Vries is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for De Vries.
Ross walks into a left hand.
Ross cracks De Vries with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ross lands a nice looking body shot.
De Vries misses with a straight right.
De Vries missing with a left hand there. Ross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Vries's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ross lands an overhand right.
Ross moves out of range as De Vries throws a body kick.
De Vries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Ross.
De Vries has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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.
Ross shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ross was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ross throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ross scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ross blocks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from De Vries.
Ross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ross lands a glancing blow to the side of De Vries's head.
Ross listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ross lands a nice shot that snaps De Vries's head back.
De Vries looks to clinch
and Ross counters with a takedown into side control.
Ross remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross tries to move to mount but De Vries blocks the move with his legs.
De Vries is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross looking to punish the body of his opponent here but De Vries is avoiding damage well.
Ross sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De Vries is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ross is staying tight to De Vries's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ross tries to score with some ground and pound. De Vries controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ross wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Vries, who protects the arm well.
De Vries defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
De Vries taking a bit of punishment here - Ross scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Ross are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Ross seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ross working away.
Ross trying to control the position but De Vries is working away.
Ross tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross advances nicely into full mount.
Ross throwing strikes but De Vries uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ross content to control rather than advance.
De Vries trying to hold on to Ross's head to control him but Ross postures up.
Ross looks to land a strike but De Vries avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ross wants to control from the top but De Vries keeps moving.
Ross is really struggling to control De Vries but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Ross just wasn't active enough.
Nice uppercut lands for De Vries. That snapped Ross's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross had his way with Hans De Vries in 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. This is the final round!
Ross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Vries. Ross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Vries. De Vries obviously looking to wear him down.
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ross, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Ross blocks the low kick.
Ross lands a body shot.
Ross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Ross misses.
Ross missing with a left hand there. De Vries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Vries tries to clinch up.
Ross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Vries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ross.
De Vries tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ross bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Vries's head backwards.
Ross throws a leg kick but De Vries sees it coming and moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross lands with a cross.
Ross cracks De Vries with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Vries uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
Ross misses with a hook. De Vries ducked under it nicely.
Ross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ross throws a body punch but De Vries moves out of range.
De Vries moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
De Vries throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ross tests De Vries's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Vries lands a nice hook to Ross's body. Ross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Vries has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ross.
De Vries fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ross checks it well.
De Vries tries to clinch
and Ross counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Vries has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross is looking for a kimura but De Vries is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ross to get the leverage.
De Vries tries to roll over but Ross keeps him under control.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing De Vries to regain full guard.
Ross has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ross tries to free his leg and advance position but De Vries is retaining full guard.
Ross controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ross is one step ahead there.
De Vries wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ross is now in half guard.
Ross works his way into side control.
De Vries is not content to let Ross control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ross lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ross lands a few punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Vries on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ross slows the pace down.
Hans De Vries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ross is putting a hurting on De Vries here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ross 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ross!
Mike Ross retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Mike Ross, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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