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EVO 87: Otso vs McWeakhands 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Chase Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Tritter!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Tritter.
It looks like Chase Rollins has been cut.
Whack! Tritter lands a heavy head kick that drops Rollins. The ref tackles Tritter to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rollins was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Michael Tritter!
A relieved looking Michael Tritter 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Luka Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley McCollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCollins has chosen The Go Getter as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Luka Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley McCollins!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck swings for the body but McCollins moves out of range.
McCollins is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from McCollins.
Beck avoids the head kick by McCollins.
Beck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beck wants to slow McCollins down by chopping away at his legs.
Beck misses with a body kick.
Beck throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Beck has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCollins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beck backs up against the cage.
McCollins lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beck was well out of range. Poor timing from McCollins.
McCollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of McCollins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luka Beck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beck checks a low kick from McCollins.
Nice body kick there by Beck.
McCollins checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Beck finds it's way through McCollins's defenses.
Beck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Riley McCollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCollins fails to land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beck!
Beck lands a nice shot that snaps McCollins's head back.
Beck throws a head kick that misses.
McCollins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beck looks to land a body kick but McCollins moved away.
Beck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCollins throws a looping overhand right but Beck ducks down to avoid it.
McCollins throws a leg kick but Beck sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCollins tries to clinch there but Beck circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beck shoots in for a takedown but McCollins shows good takedown defense.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beck.
Beck looks to throw the jab but McCollins is out of range.
Beck is looking to score with low kicks.
Beck tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beck.
Beck throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCollins throws a right hand that misses
and Beck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beck.
Beck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beck won't allow McCollins to get back to his feet.
Beck throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCollins 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck throws a strike but McCollins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beck has control of McCollins's left arm, preventing McCollins from doing any damage.
Beck wants to sweep here but McCollins controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCollins stands up from Beck's guard - McCollins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Beck lands a jab to McCollins's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCollins walks into a stiff left hand from Beck.
Beck fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCollins checks it well.
McCollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beck manages to avoid it.
McCollins scores with a body shot.
McCollins drops Beck with a beautiful combination! Beck stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCollins is looking for the KO!
It looks like Luka Beck has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beck misses with a leg kick
and McCollins counters with a nice right hand that sends Beck toppling to the canvas! Beck scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McCollins finish him?!
Beck is rocked!
McCollins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Beck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beck moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCollins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beck. That did some damage!
Beck seems to have got his legs back now.
Beck misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beck 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.
Beck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCollins avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Beck. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley McCollins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luka Beck'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.
Beck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beck is looking to slow McCollins down with leg kicks.
Beck scoring well with a low kick there.
Beck dips to his left and cracks McCollins with an uppercut!
McCollins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beck misses with a body kick.
Beck tries a low kick but McCollins avoids it.
Beck lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Beck stuns McCollins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beck lands a head kick!
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!
McCollins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beck.
Beck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCollins. That did some damage!
Beck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCollins throws out a loose jab but Beck uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCollins throws a head kick but Beck moves out of range.
Beck throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beck scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Beck.
Beck looks to land a combination but McCollins avoids it well.
McCollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beck was well out of range. Poor timing from McCollins.
McCollins checks a low kick from Beck.
Beck tries to land a front kick but McCollins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCollins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beck throws out a loose jab but McCollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beck.
McCollins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCollins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beck.
Beck misses with a right hand
and McCollins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCollins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Riley McCollins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck throws a sloppy head kick and McCollins moves out of range easily.
McCollins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beck misses with a body kick.
McCollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beck throws a leg kick
and McCollins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beck throws a jab but it's blocked by McCollins.
McCollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Beck is just out of range.
Beck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beck throws a looping overhand right but McCollins ducks down to avoid it.
Beck throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCollins.
The fighters circling - Beck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCollins.
McCollins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCollins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCollins.
Beck connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McCollins's half guard.
Beck throws a strike but McCollins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Beck tries to free his leg and advance position but McCollins is retaining full guard.
Beck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beck sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beck throws a strike but McCollins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCollins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCollins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beck thows a body kick. McCollins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCollins throws a shot from downtown. Beck moves away and avoids it.
Beck attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beck jabs at McCollins's body.
Beck avoids the head kick by McCollins.
Beck throws a front kick that sends McCollins stumbling back into the cage.
McCollins keeps Beck at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCollins looks to land a combination but Beck avoids it well.
Beck wants to slow McCollins down by chopping away at his legs.
McCollins misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Beck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luka Beck's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Beck just misses with a punch to the body.
McCollins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beck looks to throw a body kick
and McCollins counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beck.
McCollins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCollins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Beck - just one landing.
Beck tries to land a front kick but McCollins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCollins pushes Beck up against the cage in a clinch.
McCollins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Beck.
Beck lands with a left to the head.
Beck lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCollins obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCollins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beck avoids it.
Beck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beck looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCollins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCollins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Beck can't break the clinch.
Beck working hard to break the clinch.
McCollins tries to land knees in the clinch but Beck avoids the damage to the body.
Beck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCollins is working Beck over against the cage.
Beck wants a takedown.
McCollins scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Beck fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCollins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beck.
Beck is trying to break the clinch but McCollins has him pressed against the cage.
Beck wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Beck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beck drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCollins pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCollins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McCollins.
Beck thows a body kick. McCollins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McCollins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCollins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from McCollins does no damage.
A leg kick checked by McCollins.
Beck misses with a low kick.
Beck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beck tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beck scores with a sloppy right hand. McCollins should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCollins checks a leg kick.
Beck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCollins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beck looks to land a right hand but McCollins moved out of range.
McCollins slips a straight right by Beck.
Beck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCollins.
McCollins swinging wildly here.
Beck throws the kick towards the body but McCollins avoids it.
Beck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Beck finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCollins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCollins is looking to slow Beck down with leg kicks.
Beck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beck connects with an inside leg kick.
McCollins blocks a head kick by Beck.
Beck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beck is looking to chop away at McCollins's legs.
McCollins tries to clinch but Beck is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beck misses with a low kick as McCollins jumps back.
Beck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCollins.
McCollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beck was well out of range. Poor timing from McCollins.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCollins takes one to the chin there.
Beck lands with a cross.
Beck lands a two punch combo.
Beck tries to bum rush McCollins with a series of wild strikes but McCollins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Riley McCollins.
I think McCollins 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Riley McCollins!
Riley McCollins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithy has chosen Diabolic- Soldier's Logic as his entrance music. Timmy Smithy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Konrad Kurze's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konrad Kurze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timmy Smithy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurze takes a swing at Smithy's ribcage but misses.
Smithy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurze.
Smithy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smithy.
Smithy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kurze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smithy tries to avoid it but Kurze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smithy to the ground. Smithy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smithy works Kurze's body with a nice hook.
Smithy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smithy takes a swing at Kurze's ribcage but misses.
Kurze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurze is looking to land body kicks.
Kurze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smithy takes a swing at Kurze's ribcage but misses.
Kurze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
Smithy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kurze. Kurze obviously looking to wear him down.
Smithy lands with a nice body kick.
Smithy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurze avoids the body shot from Smithy.
Smithy throws a looping overhand right but Kurze ducks down to avoid it.
Smithy lands a slapping body shot.
Kurze throws a hook but Smithy blocks it.
Kurze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smithy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kurze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze misses the shot to the body.
Smithy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kurze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithy.
Smithy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kurze checks it well.
Smithy slips a jab from Kurze.
Smithy missing with a left hand there. Kurze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smithy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Smithy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smithy misses with a right hand
and Kurze counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kurze.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kurze throwing strikes from guard but Smithy blocks nicely.
Kurze with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurze wants to control from the top but Smithy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kurze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurze wants to control from the top but Smithy keeps moving.
Kurze tries to free his leg and advance position but Smithy is retaining full guard.
Smithy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smithy 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Kurze's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kurze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurze trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurze stands up over Smithy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kurze preventing the sweep.
Kurze is looking to work some ground and pound but Smithy has wrist control.
Smithy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurze trying to control but Smithy is working from the bottom.
Smithy keeping full guard, as Kurze tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kurze dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from Smithy misses.
Kurze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smithy throws a front kick aimed at Kurze's knee but Kurze avoids it well.
Smithy throws a hook to the side of Kurze's head but Kurze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurze misses with a straight right.
Kurze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smithy.
Kurze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smithy moves away.
Smithy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurze.
Smithy slips under a jab from Kurze.
Smithy looks to throw the jab but Kurze is out of range.
Kurze wants to slow Smithy down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy cracks Kurze with a good jab.
Kurze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smithy sprawls well. Smithy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kurze gets slowly back to his feet.
Smithy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurze.
Kurze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Smithy misses its intended target.
Smithy misses with a hook.
Kurze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithy.
Kurze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smithy on the side of the head.
Timmy Smithy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurze throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurze.
Kurze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smithy's sensitive parts.
Smithy 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.
Smithy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kurze throws a push kick but Smithy slaps the foot to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurze misses the shot to the body.
Kurze lands a jab.
Kurze has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smithy finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurze's head.
Smithy ducks under a wild hook from Kurze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurze moves out of range as Smithy strikes.
Kurze just misses with a punch to the body.
Smithy dips to his left and cracks Kurze with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Kurze misses the target.
Kurze throws out a loose jab but Smithy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smithy tries to land a front kick but Kurze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kurze checks the leg kick.
Kurze thows a body shot but no joy.
Kurze feints and as Smithy raises his hands in defense, Kurze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smithy looking for a sweep. Not yet Smithy, not yet.
Smithy is trying to keep Kurze in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurze postures up in Smithy's guard and throws a big left but Smithy blocks it.
Kurze trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smithy being controlled here, momentarily.
Kurze seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smithy for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Konrad Kurze wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smithy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurze.
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 Konrad Kurze will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kurze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smithy manages to avoid it.
Smithy with a jab.
Smithy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kurze checks it well.
Kurze's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smithy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurze scrambles back to his feet.
Kurze dips to his left and cracks Smithy with an uppercut!
Smithy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smithy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Smithy.
Kurze throws a looping overhand right but Smithy ducks down to avoid it.
Kurze throws a body punch but Smithy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy tries a low kick but Kurze avoids it.
Smithy misses with a body shot.
Kurze misses with a body shot.
Smithy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurze is just out of range.
Smithy misses with a body shot.
Kurze checks a low kick from Smithy.
Kurze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kurze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurze slips a jab from Smithy.
Smithy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurze thuds a left hand into Smithy's body.
Kurze is looking to wear down Smithy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kurze.
Smithy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurze was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithy.
Kurze takes a swing at Smithy's ribcage but misses.
Smithy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smithy takes a swing at Kurze's ribcage but misses.
Kurze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kurze throws an overhand right that lands on Smithy's shoulder, as Smithy tries to avoid the shot.
Smithy moves out of range as Kurze strikes.
Kurze looks for a takedown but Smithy sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurze ducks under a wild hook from Smithy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithy throws a looping overhand right but Kurze ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Smithy.
Kurze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithy throws a body kick that misses.
Kurze moves away from the strike by Smithy.
Kurze lands a head kick. Smithy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kurze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smithy throws an overhand right that lands on Kurze's shoulder, as Kurze tries to avoid the shot.
Smithy connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurze. Smithy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smithy avoids the body shot from Kurze.
Timmy Smithy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smithy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smithy.
Kurze throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smithy.
Smithy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smithy cracks a nice hook into Kurze's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smithy throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smithy throws a hook but Kurze avoids it easily.
Kurze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Smithy really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smithy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithy.
Smithy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kurze is out of range and Smithy settles back down.
Kurze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smithy avoids it really well and circles away.
Kurze lands a slapping body shot.
Smithy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smithy misses with a kick to the body.
Smithy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurze scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kurze tries to pass to full mount but Smithy defends it.
Kurze thows a huge punch but Smithy dodges it nicely.
Kurze prevents Smithy from improving his position.
Kurze seems to be looking for submissions.
Kurze wants to control but Smithy is keeping him busy.
Konrad Kurze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kurze is working for a kimura but Smithy is defending it quite comfortably.
Kurze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kurze trying to control the action but Smithy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kurze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smithy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kurze wants to pass the guard but Smithy is defending well.
Kurze is keen to just control but Smithy is a slippery customer.
Kurze controlling the action here.
Kurze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurze is looking to take a break and control but Smithy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smithy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kurze.
Kurze is keen to just control but Smithy is a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Konrad Kurze wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smithy.
Kurze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smithy swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kurze had his way with Timmy Smithy in that round.
That's time! Kurze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smithy misses with a low kick.
Kurze chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smithy can pounce on him.
Smithy lands the left hand.
Kurze is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kurze lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smithy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smithy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smithy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurze looks to land a right hand but Smithy moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurze checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smithy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smithy slips a jab from Kurze.
Nice defenses there by Kurze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy throws a hook but Kurze avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kurze.
Smithy misses with a body kick.
Smithy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurze. That did some damage!
Smithy cracks Kurze with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kurze takes one to the chin there.
Smithy throws a low kick but Kurze avoids it.
Kurze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kurze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Konrad Kurze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze misses with a leg kick.
Smithy misses with a wild body shot.
Kurze connects with a body shot that sends Smithy's belly button to the back.
Kurze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smithy sprawls well. Smithy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kurze gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smithy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurze throws a jab when Smithy was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurze dives in for a single leg takedown but Smithy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Kurze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smithy lands a knee to the body.
Smithy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smithy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurze shoots in but no luck this time.
Smithy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurze at a distance.
Kurze takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurze misses the target.
Smithy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurze.
Smithy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kurze counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurze controls from within his opponent's guard.
Timmy Smithy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurze wants to control from the top but Smithy keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timmy Smithy.
I think Kurze has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Kurze!
Konrad Kurze is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Konrad Kurze waved his t-shirt featuring Bunny Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Dufva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Public Enemy - Shut 'Em Down. Sven Dufva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
39 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Dufva!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dufva connects with a solid leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Dufva misses with a head kick.
Dufva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dufva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hopkins thumps Dufva with a low kick.
Hopkins jabs Dufva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dufva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Dufva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dufva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dufva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hopkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dufva somewhat.
Dufva throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Dufva.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dufvas head.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dufva tries to land a knee to the head but Hopkins blocks with his arms.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
Dufva misses with a knee strike.
Dufva trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Dufva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufva tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Dufva.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.
Dufva slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dufva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
Dufva blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dufva throws out the jab.
Dufva misses with a kick to the body.
Dufva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dufva slips under a jab.
Dufva misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dufva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dufva.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dufva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dufva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hopkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Dufva from controlling successfully.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dufva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dufva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dufva postures up in Hopkins's guard and throws a big left but Hopkins blocks it.
Dufva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dufva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dufva is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopkins has wrist control.
Dufva is in close to Hopkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dufva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dufva landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufva with a nice head shot there.
Dufva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dufva being controlled here momentarily.
Dufva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hopkins controls Dufva momentarily but Dufva frees himself.
Dufva passes into half guard.
Hopkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dufva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dufva's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Will Hopkins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hopkins is really struggling to control Dufva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Dufva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dufva is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dufva.
Tito Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Dufva misses with a kick to the body
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins swings for the body but Dufva moves out of range.
Dufva misses with a low kick.
Dufva misses with a hook.
Dufva scores with a head kick. Hopkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dufva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dufva lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dufva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dufva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Dufva avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hopkins - that will leave a mark!
Hopkins connects with a high kick.
Dufva lands an overhand right.
Dufva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dufva scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins moves out of range as Dufva throws a body kick.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Dufva moves out of range easily.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Dufva looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Dufva misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Dufva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Dufva digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
Dufva scoring well with a low kick there.
Dufva throws a head kick that Hopkins semi-blocks.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Dufva.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Dufva tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dufva throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dufva scores with a leg kick.
Dufva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Dufva settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dufva misses with the combination.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Dufva takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Dufva shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dufva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dufva.
Dufva fails with a takedown attempt.
Tito Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Dufva.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dufva.
Hopkins with a jab.
Dufva moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Hopkins.
Dufva has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hopkins is trying to keep an underhook but Dufva manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dufva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hopkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dufva is trying to control the action in half guard but Hopkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dufva throwing strikes from guard but Hopkins blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sven Dufva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dufva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dufva lands a nice looking body kick.
Hopkins cracks the inside of Dufva's front leg.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dufva looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Dufva takes one to the chin there.
Dufva cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dufva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dufva.
Dufva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Dufva throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
Dufva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dufva.
Hopkins scores with a nice strike.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Dufva misses.
Dufva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dufva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Dufva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hopkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Dufva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufva missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dufva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dufva slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Dufva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Hopkins is predictable there
and Dufva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hopkins's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins is controlling Dufva's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dufva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dufva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopkins trying to keep a closed guard but Dufva is proving a slippery customer.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Dufva tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufva trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Dufva throwing strikes but missing.
Dufva throwing strikes from guard but Hopkins blocks nicely.
Sven Dufva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dufva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dufva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hopkins is trying to control the position but Dufva postures up.
Tito Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hopkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Hopkins has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dufva tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Dufva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Dufva avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Dufva moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
Dufva keeps Hopkins at a distance using the push kick.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Dufva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hopkins's guard.
Dufva controlling from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dufva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Dufva.
I've got Dufva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Dufva!
A very excited looking Sven Dufva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tito Hopkins spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, that's it for me. I just don't have it in me anymore. I woulda liked to have gotten a shot at McDermot, as a "Goin' Away" fight but it looks like we will just have to have a drinkin' contest in the Bahamas. Thanks everybody...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jules Clement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Takanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clement kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ministère AMER - Sacrifice de Poulets. Takanen has chosen Tell A Bitch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jules Clement!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esko Takanen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Takanen.
Clement avoids a kick to the body.
Clement misses with a leg kick.
Clement lands with an uppercut that bounces Takanen off the cage and back into range.
Clement looks for a takedown but Takanen sprawls well.
Clement misses with a head kick.
Clement tries to close the distance and clinch but Takanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takanen. Clement does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jules Clement seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Takanen. Beautiful body shot.
Clement misses with a wild body shot.
Clement avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clement avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clement fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Takanen.
It looks like Jules Clement has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Clement 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takanen drops his hands momentarily and Clement takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takanen connects with a crisp jab.
Takanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clement connects with an inside leg kick.
Clement looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clement throws out a leg kick but Takanen moves out of range and Clement only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement dives in for a single leg takedown but Takanen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takanen blocks a body shot from Clement.
Clement escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clement scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clement pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takanen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clement counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takanen pulls Clement in close to prevent any damage.
Takanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clement's guard.
Clement is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takanen is aware though and is defending well.
Clement throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clement is trying to control the position but Takanen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clement looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clement is trying to keep Takanen in close.
Clement tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takanen is looking to stand up but Clement won't let him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Takanen lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clement moves out of range as Takanen strikes.
Takanen throws out a leg kick but Clement moves out of range and Takanen only half commits.
Clement moves into the clinch.
Clement takes a shot to the head.
Takanen misses with some punches.
Clement goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takanen.
Takanen breaks from the clinch.
Clement tries for a takedown but Takanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clement seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jules Clement. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takanen throws a looping overhand right but Clement ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clement takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clement is rocked!
Clement leaves his chin hanging out and Takanen seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Clement crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Esko Takanen!
During a confident post fight interview, Esko Takanen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hitmon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitmon Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hitmon Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Datsik misses with a looping right.
Datsik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Datsik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Datsik missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been hearing reports that Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Datsik.
Lee looks to land a combination but Datsik avoids it well.
Datsik throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viacheslav Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Datsik.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.
Lee misses with a low kick.
A big left from Lee misses.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Datsik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Datsik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Datsik scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Datsik tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Datsik's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Datsik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Datsik pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Datsik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Datsik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Datsik.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Datsik counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Datsik swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Datsik walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Datsik clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik lands with a right to the head.
Datsik throws an elbow but it misses.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lee avoids the elbow strike from Datsik, against the cage.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Datsik misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Datsik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Datsik misses the shot to the body.
Datsik throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Datsik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
A telegraphed right hand from Datsik misses the target.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Datsik misses with a straight right.
Datsik wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Datsik throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Datsik moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Datsik. Datsik maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Datsik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Datsik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee tries for a takedown but Datsik manages to get underhooks.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Hitmon Lee has been cut.
Datsik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Datsik lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
Datsik blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee is pushing Datsik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lee gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viacheslav Datsik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hitmon Lee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Datsik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Datsik connects with a looping right hand.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Datsik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Datsik misses.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Datsik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Datsik throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Datsik misses the target.
Viacheslav Datsik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik misses with a body shot.
Datsik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Datsik misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Datsik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Datsik wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee throws a strike but Datsik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Datsik trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Datsik is one step ahead there.
Lee is trying to control the position but Datsik postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to sweep here but Datsik controlling him for the moment.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Datsik from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Viacheslav Datsik was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Datsik, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Datsik against the cage but Datsik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Datsik.
Datsik ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Datsik scores with a nice head shot.
Lee feints a jab promting Datsik to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Datsik slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Datsik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Datsik throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Datsik lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Datsik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Datsik scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Datsik tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Datsik lands a front kick.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Datsik lands a jab.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Datsik looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Datsik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Datsik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Datsik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitmon Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datsik blocking some punches.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Datsik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Datsik lands a nice elbow.
Datsik gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
Viacheslav Datsik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Datsik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Datsik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Datsik up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viacheslav Datsik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hitmon Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Datsik throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Datsik there.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Datsik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Datsik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
Datsik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back!
Datsik has good solid back control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Viacheslav Datsik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik struggling to keep hold of the position.
Datsik is trying to stick to Lee's back but Lee is turning into Datsik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Datsik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lee.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Viacheslav Datsik has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Datsik gets a clinch.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Datsik is controlling him.
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!
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Datsik prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee is trying to stall.
Lee stalling against the cage.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hitmon Lee.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Datsik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hitmon Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik slips a jab from Lee.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Datsik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Datsik misses the shot to the body.
Datsik throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Datsik is looking to land body kicks.
Datsik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Datsik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Datsik throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Datsik lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Datsik misses the target.
Datsik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Datsik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Datsik. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitmon Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik lands with a shot to the body.
Datsik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Datsik in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viacheslav Datsik.
I've got Datsik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viacheslav Datsik!
During a confident post fight interview, Viacheslav Datsik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theoran Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musashimaru Koyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleury comes into the arena with Drake - Pound Cake (featuring Jay Z) blaring out of the sound system. Koyo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Tengoku Kara Kaminari" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theoran Fleury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Musashimaru Koyo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koyo throws a leg kick but Fleury sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Fleury misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koyo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fleury has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fleury and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fleury slips under a jab from Koyo.
Koyo just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleury throws a shot from downtown. Koyo moves away and avoids it.
Fleury seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Fleury misses.
Koyo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koyo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fleury at a distance.
Koyo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fleury is out of range and Koyo settles back down.
Koyo throws a wild body kick that Fleury sees coming a mile off.
Fleury delivers a nice body kick.
Koyo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koyo takes one to the side of the head.
Fleury looks to score with a jab to the body but Koyo is just out of range.
Koyo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koyo scores with a leg kick.
Fleury throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koyo's sensitive parts.
Fleury scores with a nice body kick.
Fleury connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fleury moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koyo throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleury. Koyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koyo misses with an uppercut.
Koyo wants to clinch.
Koyo walks into a straight right hand from Fleury.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koyo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fleury with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koyo avoids the body shot from Fleury.
Koyo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Koyo or perhaps it was just good defense by Fleury which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fleury pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koyo back to the cage. Fleury follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fleury swings for the body but Koyo moves out of range.
Koyo misses with a straight right.
Fleury walks forward, straight into a front kick from Koyo.
Fleury closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Musashimaru Koyo has been cut.
Theoran Fleury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fleury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koyo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koyo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koyo looks winded!
Fleury regains half guard.
Fleury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fleury trying to control from the bottom.
Fleury wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koyo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fleury is looking to improve his position.
Fleury trying to hold on to Koyo's head to control him but Koyo postures up.
Fleury tries to get to full guard but Koyo has control of the leg.
Fleury trying to control here.
Fleury holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Theoran Fleury has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Koyo pushes Fleury up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleury misses with a body punch.
Fleury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koyo is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Koyo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleury lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koyo or not.
Fleury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koyo avoids a wild elbow strike from Fleury.
Koyo breaks from the clinch.
Fleury looks for the body kick but Koyo saw that one coming.
Koyo throws the left hand but Fleury avoids the punch easily.
Fleury pushes Koyo away with a front kick.
Fleury scores with a head kick.
Fleury misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fleury takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crunch! Fleury slams his shin into Koyo's torso.
A jab from Fleury does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theoran Fleury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Musashimaru Koyo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fleury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fleury moves out of range of the body kick from Koyo.
Nice body punch from Fleury.
Fleury scores with a kick to the body.
Koyo is looking to land body kicks.
Koyo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Theoran Fleury is winning the standup battle so far.
Fleury lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fleury.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleury scores with a nice right hand.
Koyo is looking to clinch.
Koyo misses with a leg kick.
Koyo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fleury.
Koyo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleury. Fleury obviously looking to wear him down.
Fleury throws a head kick that misses.
Fleury is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Koyo is breathing heavily.
Fleury scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koyo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Koyo moves in looking to clinch but Fleury pushes him off.
Fleury slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koyo's calf.
Fleury clobbers Koyo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fleury lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fleury is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good shot there by Fleury.
Koyo moves in looking to clinch but Fleury pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Fleury.
Koyo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fleury listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koyo shoots in for a takedown but Fleury shows good takedown defense.
That kick from Fleury tenderised Koyo's leg. Koyo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koyo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Koyo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fleury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fleury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleury fakes the leg kick and cracks Koyo in the body.
Koyo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fleury.
Fleury lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koyo's sensitive parts.
Fleury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fleury lands with a good body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fleury!
Fleury scores with a jab.
Fleury throws a series of strikes that have Koyo backpedaling.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fleury. Koyo shrugs it off though.
Koyo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fleury tries to bum rush Koyo with a series of wild strikes but Koyo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koyo walks into a jab.
Fleury throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koyo's head.
Koyo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fleury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Fleury lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fleury, right into the meat.
Koyo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fleury prevents a body shot from Koyo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koyo.
Fleury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koyo lands with a light punch inside.
Fleury lands with a light punch inside.
Fleury lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Fleury.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Fleury as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fleury creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koyo looking to slow down the pace here.
Fleury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koyo throws a right hand that Fleury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fleury also avoids with ease.
Fleury moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koyo tries to throw a body punch but Fleury avoids it by throwing Koyo back against the cage.
Fleury leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fleury.
Fleury wants a takedown.
Fleury digs a right hand into Koyo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koyo's gas tank.
Fleury works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fleury wants to control from the top but Koyo keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fleury's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theoran Fleury dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Musashimaru Koyo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Koyo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fleury throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Koyo.
Koyo moves into the clinch.
Koyo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fleury wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fleury swings wildly with an uppercut but Koyo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fleury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fleury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Fleury.
Koyo throws a hook but Fleury avoids it easily.
Koyo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koyo misses the shot to the body.
Fleury fakes the leg kick and cracks Koyo in the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick from Koyo misses.
Koyo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury with a jab.
Fleury paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koyo fails with a takedown attempt.
Fleury darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Fleury.
Koyo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleury. Fleury obviously looking to wear him down.
Fleury stuns Koyo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fleury scores with a sloppy right hand. Koyo should have avoided that one.
Fleury is looking to clinch but Koyo is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koyo takes a swing at Fleury's ribcage but misses.
Fleury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koyo can do to turn this around?
Fleury thuds a left hand into Koyo's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Fleury as he connects with a hook.
Musashimaru Koyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleury connects with a single shot there.
Fleury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fleury lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koyo needs to keep his hands up - Fleury had a free shot at his head there.
Fleury thows a body shot but no joy.
Koyo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fleury comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fleury feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koyos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fleury comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koyo is defended easily by Fleury.
Nice body kick from Fleury.
Fleury lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fleury lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleury scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Fleury tenderised Koyo's leg. Koyo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick from Fleury lands but Koyo takes it in his stride.
Theoran Fleury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleury rushes Koyo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koyo tries to throw a body punch but Fleury avoids it by throwing Koyo back against the cage.
Fleury breaks from the clinch.
Koyo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fleury lunges at Koyo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koyo's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Fleury. Beautiful body shot.
Koyo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Theoran Fleury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musashimaru Koyo.
Fleury fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koyo on the side of the head.
Fleury scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koyo in his tracks.
Fleury lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Theoran Fleury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koyo dodges the punch combination from Fleury.
Fleury throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters circling a little - Fleury finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koyo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koyo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fleury.
Koyo just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleury swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koyo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Koyo does no damage.
Fleury cracks Koyo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koyo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleury. Fleury obviously looking to wear him down.
Koyo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fleury is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theoran Fleury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fleury 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theoran Fleury!
Theoran Fleury took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorn Anthriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubble kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rage Against The Machine - No Shelter. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Rubble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorn Anthriel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Anthriel misses with a body shot.
Anthriel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubble misses with a body kick.
Anthriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubble is just out of range.
Anthriel moves out of range of the leg kick from Rubble.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rubble.
Anthriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubble moves away.
Anthriel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anthriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anthriel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anthriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubble was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthriel.
Anthriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthriel lands a jab to the head.
Anthriel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rubble misses with the body kick
and Anthriel counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthriel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anthriel misses the shot to the body.
Anthriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Rubble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A right-left combo lands from Anthriel.
Anthriel slips under a jab.
Anthriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubble.
Rubble walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anthriel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anthriel digs a good hook to Rubble's body.
Anthriel misses with a few strikes there.
Rubble is looking to chop away at Anthriel's legs.
Rubble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthriel.
Anthriel throws a body punch but Rubble moves out of range.
Rubble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anthriel.
Anthriel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubble misses the shot to the body.
Barney Rubble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubble throws a shot to the body.
Rubble avoids the body shot from Anthriel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anthriel. Rubble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubble misses the shot to the body.
Rubble throws a body punch but Anthriel moves out of range.
Rubble connects with a solid leg kick.
Anthriel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubble.
Rubble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthriel.
Rubble looks to land a right hand but Anthriel moved out of range.
Anthriel throws out a loose jab but Rubble uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel scores with the left hand. Rubble knows he should have avoided that one.
Rubble throws a low kick but Anthriel moves out of range easily.
Anthriel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anthriel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Anthriel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rubble throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anthriel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rubble rather than just go for the knockout.
Anthriel moves out of range of the body kick from Rubble.
Anthriel looks to throw the jab but Rubble is out of range.
Good exchange - Anthriel coming out on top.
Anthriel tries to bum rush Rubble with a series of wild strikes but Rubble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rubble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anthriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubble is just out of range.
Rubble pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anthriel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rubble lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble throws a low kick but Anthriel avoids it.
Rubble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anthriel misses with a body shot.
Rubble connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthriel manages to avoid it.
Anthriel lands with an overhand left.
Rubble misses with a straight left.
Anthriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Rubble throws a poor cross that misses
and Anthriel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rubble thinking.
Rubble throws a low kick, looking for Anthriel's leg but Anthriel calmly moves out of range.
Rubble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubble is looking to chop away at Anthriel's legs.
Rubble cracks a nice hook into Anthriel's ribs.
Rubble lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorn Anthriel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rubble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anthriel.
Rubble misses the shot to the body.
Rubble throws a leg kick which misses Anthriel's front leg but catches the back leg as Anthriel tries to avoid it.
Rubble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rubble scores with a jab. Anthriel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anthriel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rubble cracks Anthriel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barney Rubble is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anthriel scores with a punch to the head.
Anthriel stuns Rubble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anthriel throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubble.
Rubble lands with an overhand left.
Rubble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anthriel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rubble scrambles back to his feet.
Rubble misses with a hook
and Anthriel counters with a series of strikes. Rubble will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Anthriel. Rubble does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthriel scores with a body shot.
Anthriel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rubble pushes Anthriel away with a front kick.
Rubble throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rubble attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anthriel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rubble's head backwards.
Rubble throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubble looks to land a left hand but Anthriel moved out of range nicely.
Anthriel thows a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Anthriel. Those never looked like landing.
Rubble throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anthriel throws a lazy uppercut
and Rubble counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anthriel's knee momentarily.
Rubble smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rubble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel throws a body punch but Rubble moves out of range.
Anthriel checks a leg kick.
Anthriel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Anthriel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anthriel.
Anthriel throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubble scores with a leg kick.
Rubble looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anthriel cracks a nice hook into Rubble's ribs.
Anthriel clobbers Rubble with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anthriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubble was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthriel.
Rubble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anthriel misses with a body shot.
Anthriel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rubble. Rubble obviously looking to wear him down.
Anthriel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rubble doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble throws a right hand that misses
and Anthriel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rubble throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Anthriel counters with a one-two to the body.
Anthriel lands with a good body shot.
Rubble tries to move into range but Anthriel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anthriel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rubble throws a sloppy head kick and Anthriel moves out of range easily.
Anthriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubble was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthriel.
A slow jab from Rubble misses its intended target.
Anthriel throws a body punch but Rubble moves out of range.
Anthriel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rubble throws a wild body kick that Anthriel sees coming a mile off.
Rubble wants to land a leg kick but Anthriel is out of range.
Rubble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rubble.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Rubble throws a leg kick but Anthriel checks it.
Rubble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rubble fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anthriel.
Rubble fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anthriel is out of range.
Rubble looks for the body kick but Anthriel saw that one coming.
Anthriel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anthriel. Rubble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthriel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anthriel lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubble connects with a single shot there.
Anthriel lands a slapping body shot.
Anthriel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorn Anthriel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anthriel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rubble turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anthriel slips under a jab.
Rubble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anthriel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anthriel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rubble scores with a sloppy right hand. Anthriel should have avoided that one.
Rubble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rubble connects with the punch.
Anthriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthriel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rubble tries to clinch but Anthriel is having none of it.
Anthriel tries to bum rush Rubble with a series of wild strikes but Rubble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rubble is looking to clinch.
Rubble cracks Anthriel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rubble misses with an uppercut. Anthriel saw that one coming.
Anthriel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rubble throws a good cross that connects.
Rubble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rubble throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anthriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Anthriel lands a nice shot to the body.
Rubble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anthriel.
Rubble looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anthriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubble circles away quickly and effectively.
Rubble connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anthriel momentarily.
Anthriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Anthriel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rubble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anthriel moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Anthriel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthriel thows a body shot but no joy.
Anthriel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Anthriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubble was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthriel.
Anthriel checks the leg kick.
Rubble throws the kick towards the body but Anthriel avoids it.
Rubble has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Anthriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubble.
Rubble is looking to land body kicks.
Anthriel lands a body shot.
Anthriel punishes Rubble's body with a nice straight punch.
Rubble fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anthriel is out of range.
Rubble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthriel throws a shot from downtown. Rubble moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Anthriel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Rubble misses its intended target.
Rubble takes one on the button.
Anthriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubble was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthriel.
Rubble lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anthriel lands a head shot.
Rubble misses with a right hand
and Anthriel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anthriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubble moves away.
A jab from Rubble misses.
Rubble avoids the body shot from Anthriel.
Anthriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Anthriel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubble throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel misses with a shot to the body
and Rubble counters with a body kick that stops Anthriel in his tracks momentarily.
Anthriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anthriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubble is just out of range.
Rubble listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anthriel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rubble's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubble avoids the body shot from Anthriel.
Rubble slips a straight right by Anthriel.
Anthriel walks into a left hand.
Rubble fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rubble tries to clinch up but Anthriel circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anthriel.
Anthriel drops his hands momentarily and Rubble takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rubble misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jorn Anthriel just about did enough to take it.
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.
Rubble throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anthriel throws a body punch but Rubble moves out of range.
Rubble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anthriel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Rubble misses.
Rubble takes one on the button.
Rubble lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rubble throws a one two combo.
Anthriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rubble throws an overhand right that lands on Anthriel's shoulder, as Anthriel tries to avoid the shot.
Rubble lands with a straight right. Anthriel didn't see that one coming.
Rubble throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anthriel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anthriel. Rubble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthriel moves away from the strike by Rubble.
Rubble throws a leg kick
and Anthriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anthriel tries to bum rush Rubble with a series of wild strikes but Rubble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Rubble.
Anthriel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anthriel checks a leg kick nicely.
Anthriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Rubble takes a swing at Anthriel's ribcage but misses.
Anthriel misses with a body shot.
Rubble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anthriel.
Anthriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubble is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rubble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anthriel takes a swing at Rubble's ribcage but misses.
Anthriel misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rubble.
Anthriel looks to land a right hand but Rubble moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Anthriel.
Rubble tried to score with a low kick but Anthriel checks it.
Anthriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubble.
Rubble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anthriel throws a lazy right hand but Rubble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubble misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anthriel misses with a wild body shot.
Anthriel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rubble counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel lands an overhand right.
Rubble throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rubble misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rubble darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rubble swings for the body but Anthriel moves out of range.
Rubble throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anthriel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rubble tries to close the distance and clinch but Anthriel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anthriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubble.
Rubble throws a jab but it's blocked by Anthriel.
Anthriel lands with an uppercut that bounces Rubble off the cage and back into range.
Anthriel checks a low kick from Rubble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel misses the shot to the body.
Anthriel staying out of range there.
Rubble dodges the punch combination from Anthriel.
Anthriel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anthriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubble.
Rubble throws a wild body kick that Anthriel sees coming a mile off.
Rubble scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anthriel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rubble misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rubble, right into the meat.
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!
Anthriel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rubble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Rubble had his way with Jorn Anthriel in that round.
That's time! Rubble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rubble scores with a leg kick.
Rubble misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Anthriel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anthriel punishes Rubble's body with a nice straight punch.
Anthriel moves out of range of the leg kick from Rubble.
Rubble throws a hook but Anthriel avoids it easily.
Rubble avoids the body shot from Anthriel.
Anthriel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rubble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rubble misses with a body shot.
Rubble misses with a hook.
Rubble throws a lazy right hand but Anthriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubble avoids the body shot from Anthriel.
Anthriel takes a swing at Rubble's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthriel tries to bum rush Rubble with a series of wild strikes but Rubble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rubble wants to slow Anthriel down by chopping away at his legs.
Rubble misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rubble, right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Rubble.
Rubble lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rubble scores with a hook.
Anthriel looks to throw the jab but Rubble is out of range.
Anthriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anthriel thows a body shot but no joy.
Anthriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Rubble lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rubble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anthriel.
Barney Rubble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel takes a swing at Rubble's ribcage but misses.
Rubble slips a jab and a cross from Anthriel.
Anthriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Rubble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anthriel digs a good body shot into Rubble's ribs.
Rubble throws a leg kick which misses Anthriel's front leg but catches the back leg as Anthriel tries to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rubble.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubble looks to land a right hand but Anthriel moved out of range.
Rubble will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anthriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubble circles away quickly and effectively.
Rubble is looking to score with low kicks.
Rubble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthriel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel lands with a nice body punch.
Anthriel lands with a hook. Rubble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anthriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubble.
Anthriel throws a hook but Rubble avoids it easily.
Rubble misses with an uppercut. Anthriel saw that one coming.
Rubble pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anthriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubble.
Jorn Anthriel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rubble is looking to chop away at Anthriel's legs.
Rubble needs to keep his hands up - Anthriel had a free shot at his head there.
Rubble misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Rubble misses.
Anthriel misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rubble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anthriel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rubble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anthriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Anthriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubble moves away.
Rubble misses with a kick to the body.
Rubble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anthriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Anthriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Rubble throws a low kick but Anthriel moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Rubble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthriel.
Anthriel throws a body punch but Rubble moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barney Rubble.
Well Anthriel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorn Anthriel!
During a confident post fight interview, Jorn Anthriel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck . Power has chosen Dangerous as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Power!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Power.
Power's coach down at Training Ground was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Power's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Power throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dawkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Power is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Power connects with a nice short shot to Dawkins's temple.
Dawkins is looking for a sweep. Power is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dawkins is working hard here to advance position.
Dawkins is trying to maintain the position but Power is very close to passing his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Power pulls his head out easily.
Dawkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dawkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins looking for submissions off his back.
Power frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dawkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Power looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Power lands a big elbow.
Dawkins is looking to improve his position but Power isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dawkins actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to pass to full mount but Dawkins defends it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power is looking to take a break and control but Dawkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawkins is looking to improve his position.
Power sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dawkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dawkins is trying to control but can't.
Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to control the action but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Power working the head and body with strikes.
Power seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Power thows a huge punch but Dawkins dodges it nicely.
Dawkins is staying active underneath Power, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dawkins defending well though.
Dawkins is staying active underneath Power, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dawkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Power trying to control the action but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Dawkins wants to get back to full guard.
Power lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Power wants to take a breather but Dawkins is having none of it.
Dawkins actively working from the bottom here.
Power tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Power is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Power looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dawkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Power wants to advance to full mount but Dawkins doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Power dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dawkins's sensitive parts.
Dawkins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Power not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Power looking to control but Dawkins passes into half guard.
Power is looking to get back to full guard here but Dawkins has managed to pass to side control instead.
Power is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Power keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power gets back to half guard.
Power wants to get back to full guard.
Dawkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Power defending well though.
Power gets back to full guard.
Power being controlled here, momentarily.
Power trying to control the position.
Dawkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Power struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dawkins.
Dawkins landing a few strikes.
Dawkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Power sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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Let's hope that Power has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins lands a decent elbow from side control.
Power sneaks back into half guard.
Dawkins prevents Power from improving his position.
Dawkins trying to control the action but Power is working from the bottom.
Power tries to roll over but Dawkins keeps him under control.
Dawkins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Power is looking to get to half guard.
Power sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dawkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Power is just riding it out for now. Dawkins eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power is looking for a sweep. Dawkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Richard Dawkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dawkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Power throws an off balance right hand
and Dawkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Power gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Power trying to control but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Power with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dawkins prevents Power from improving his position.
Dawkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawkins is thwarting Power's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Power trying to control here.
Dawkins winds up and cracks Power with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Power has hold of Dawkins's hands but Dawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Power wants to improve his position but Dawkins is controlling well.
Dawkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Danny Power has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dawkins prevents Power from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power gets full guard.
Power controls Dawkins momentarily but Dawkins frees himself.
Power has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Power is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dawkins throws an elbow that misses. Power uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dawkins's guard. Nice move by Power!
Power trying to move into half guard but instead Dawkins has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins distracts Power with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dawkins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Power manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dawkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Power defends it easily.
Power works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Power takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Power lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dawkins looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Power seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins actively working from the bottom here.
Power slows the pace down in half guard.
Dawkins wants to get back to full guard but Power has passed into side control.
Power wants to control but Dawkins is keeping him busy.
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!
Dawkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Power connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Richard Dawkins did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Power lands a jab to Dawkins's midsection.
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Power misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dawkins.
Dawkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Power in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Power.
Power throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a shot to the body
and Dawkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Power won't be happy with that.
Dawkins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Power can't do much from the bottom here.
Dawkins scoring with punches and elbows.
Dawkins misses with the ground and pound.
Power is looking for a sweep.
Dawkins trying to control the position but Power is working away.
Dawkins tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins tries to move to mount but Power blocks the move with his legs.
Power is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power gets back to half guard.
Dawkins working over Power with some ground and pound. Power looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Power works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dawkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins won't allow Power to sweep him here.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Power trying to keep a closed guard but Dawkins is proving a slippery customer.
Dawkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Power tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
Power looking to control.
Power can't keep his opponent in guard - Dawkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Power avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawkins.
Dawkins is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to hold on to Dawkins's head to control him but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Power is defending well.
Dawkins drops an elbow to the side of Power's head.
Power is doing well to control the position and prevent Dawkins from advancing to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins working some strikes from top position.
Power looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Dawkins had his way with Danny Power in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Power cracks Dawkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Power misses with a body kick.
Dawkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Power misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Power tenderised Dawkins's leg. Dawkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Power misses with a hook
and Dawkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dawkins.
Power not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Power bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dawkins's guard.
Dawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is looking for a triangle but Power pushes his legs off easily.
Dawkins looking for subs off his back but Power has passed one foot through into half guard.
Power trying to control from half guard but Dawkins is working away.
Power content to control rather than advance.
Dawkins wants to improve his position but Power is controlling well.
Danny Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is refusing to be controlled, as Power sits in half guard.
Dawkins looking for a kimura from the bottom but Power passes into side control!
Dawkins is trying to improve his position.
Power working the ground and pound.
Dawkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dawkins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dawkins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins tries to get to full guard but Power has control of the leg.
Dawkins looking for submissions off his back.
Power trying to mount his opponent but Dawkins defends it.
Power is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Power seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dawkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Power pulls his head out easily.
Dawkins is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power 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.
Dawkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Power scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Power wants to free his trapped foot but Dawkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Power is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawkins is just riding it out for now. Power eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dawkins's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dumbass McWeakhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable. Otso Jokinen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dumbass McWeakhands's chin.
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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
58 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dumbass McWeakhands!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen thuds a left hand into McWeakhands's body.
McWeakhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from McWeakhands.
We've been told by Jokinen's head coaches at Athletic Advantage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jokinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jokinen.
Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McWeakhands avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWeakhands takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jokinen tried to score with a low kick but McWeakhands checks it.
McWeakhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWeakhands lands a right hook to the body.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - McWeakhands coming out on top.
McWeakhands misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen moves out of range of the leg kick from McWeakhands.
Jokinen tries to work over McWeakhands's front leg with a kick but McWeakhands checks it.
McWeakhands walks into a straight right hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dumbass McWeakhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McWeakhands thows a body shot but no joy.
McWeakhands checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen slips a jab and a cross from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
Nice body punch from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a hook. McWeakhands ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen is looking to wear down McWeakhands with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McWeakhands defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
McWeakhands dips to his left and cracks Jokinen with an uppercut!
Jokinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McWeakhands to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWeakhands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McWeakhands enables Jokinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McWeakhands manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McWeakhands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokinen defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Jokinen content to stall in guard here.
McWeakhands has his foot on Jokinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jokinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Jokinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McWeakhands's head.
McWeakhands working for a triangle but Jokinen defends it easily.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but McWeakhands keeps moving.
Jokinen is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWeakhands is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but McWeakhands is keeping the position.
Jokinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Otso Jokinen.
McWeakhands scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jokinen doesn't seem bothered though.
McWeakhands throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
McWeakhands fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McWeakhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jokinen.
Good body shot from Jokinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McWeakhands misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
McWeakhands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Jokinen.
McWeakhands prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWeakhands wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for McWeakhands to work.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen slows down the pace here.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but McWeakhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Otso Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jokinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. McWeakhands sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McWeakhands lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
McWeakhands throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McWeakhands.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by McWeakhands.
Jokinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McWeakhands lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jokinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jokinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McWeakhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jokinen is able to avoid easily.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
A jab from McWeakhands misses.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but McWeakhands is just out of range.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jokinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but McWeakhands steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by McWeakhands there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from McWeakhands misses
and Jokinen counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
McWeakhands connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McWeakhands slips a straight right by Jokinen.
McWeakhands misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McWeakhands controls Jokinen momentarily but Jokinen frees himself.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McWeakhands is keeping the position for now.
McWeakhands wants to get back to his feet but Jokinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McWeakhands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jokinen won't allow McWeakhands to get back to his feet.
McWeakhands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jokinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jokinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jokinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McWeakhands looking for a guillotine here but Jokinen defends easily.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but McWeakhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWeakhands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Otso Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McWeakhands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McWeakhands is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McWeakhands is pulling down on Jokinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jokinen, at least for the moment.
McWeakhands controls Jokinen momentarily but Jokinen frees himself.
Jokinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McWeakhands has his foot on Jokinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jokinen works his way back into a safe position though.
McWeakhands keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
McWeakhands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen trying to control but McWeakhands is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McWeakhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
A leg kick checked by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McWeakhands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jokinen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWeakhands takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McWeakhands attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McWeakhands takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McWeakhands pinned against the cage. McWeakhands gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dumbass McWeakhands will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
McWeakhands is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
McWeakhands is looking to score with low kicks.
McWeakhands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jokinen throws a wild body kick that McWeakhands sees coming a mile off.
McWeakhands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McWeakhands takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
McWeakhands uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jokinen has time to react.
Jokinen dips to his left and cracks McWeakhands with an uppercut!
McWeakhands misses with a body shot.
McWeakhands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McWeakhands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McWeakhands throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
McWeakhands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands lunges at Jokinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jokinen's hand.
Good leg kick by McWeakhands there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McWeakhands avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to land a leg kick but McWeakhands saw it coming and moves away.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but McWeakhands slips the punch.
McWeakhands throws a nice inside leg kick.
McWeakhands slips a straight right by Jokinen.
McWeakhands 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.
Jokinen is looking to slow McWeakhands down with leg kicks.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McWeakhands. McWeakhands obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McWeakhands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokinen. That did some damage!
McWeakhands thuds a left hand into Jokinen's body.
McWeakhands lands with an uppercut that bounces Jokinen off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWeakhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McWeakhands.
McWeakhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWeakhands swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
McWeakhands scores with a nice right hand.
McWeakhands takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McWeakhands. That did some damage!
Jokinen slips a straight right by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McWeakhands swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jokinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and McWeakhands counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McWeakhands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McWeakhands scores with a hook to the body. Jokinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to work over McWeakhands's front leg with a kick but McWeakhands checks it.
McWeakhands checks a leg kick nicely.
McWeakhands misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McWeakhands checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into McWeakhands's ribs.
McWeakhands motions for Jokinen to come forward. McWeakhands throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McWeakhands avoids a kick to the body.
McWeakhands takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McWeakhands lands a jab to Jokinen's midsection.
McWeakhands scores with a nice head shot.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from McWeakhands.
Jokinen misses the jab.
McWeakhands is looking to score with low kicks.
McWeakhands has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jokinen.
Jokinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from McWeakhands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands 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.
McWeakhands misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McWeakhands's guard.
McWeakhands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWeakhands is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWeakhands keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
McWeakhands has his foot on Jokinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jokinen works his way back into a safe position though.
McWeakhands pulls Jokinen in to control the position.
Jokinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McWeakhands trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumbass McWeakhands really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McWeakhands lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McWeakhands has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jokinen finds it's way round the side to connect with McWeakhands's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Jokinen blocks the leg kick.
McWeakhands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McWeakhands ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick
so Jokinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen trying to control but McWeakhands is working from the bottom.
McWeakhands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McWeakhands has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position.
McWeakhands wants to stand but Jokinen is controlling the position.
McWeakhands is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands has his foot on Jokinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jokinen works his way back into a safe position though.
McWeakhands keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
McWeakhands is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Jokinen stands up over McWeakhands, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jokinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Jokinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but McWeakhands keeps moving.
McWeakhands is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jokinen is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but McWeakhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWeakhands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jokinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jokinen trying to control the action but McWeakhands is working from the bottom.
McWeakhands is trying to buck Jokinen off.
McWeakhands manages to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen trying to control from half guard but McWeakhands is working away.
McWeakhands gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
McWeakhands throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jokinen uses it to pass to side control.
Jokinen trying to control the position but McWeakhands is working away.
Check out the look on Jokinen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McWeakhands is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jokinen wants to control but McWeakhands is keeping him busy.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but McWeakhands is defending well.
Jokinen working McWeakhands over with strikes.
Jokinen is taking a breather. McWeakhands says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but McWeakhands keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands wants to get back to full guard.
Jokinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McWeakhands is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Jokinen passes to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen is staying tight to McWeakhands's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jokinen working away.
McWeakhands is looking to regain half guard here but Jokinen keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWeakhands is trying to get back to his feet.
McWeakhands is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen had his way with Dumbass McWeakhands in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jokinen is looking to clinch but McWeakhands is avoiding it.
McWeakhands avoids a kick to the body.
McWeakhands misses with a looping left.
McWeakhands punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McWeakhands counters with a right hand to the body.
McWeakhands slips under a jab from Jokinen.
McWeakhands misses with an attempted mid kick.
McWeakhands moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McWeakhands fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A cross from Jokinen lands.
McWeakhands takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
McWeakhands throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen lands a nice hook to McWeakhands's body. McWeakhands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McWeakhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McWeakhands misses with a two punch combination.
Jokinen forces McWeakhands back against the cage and clinches.
Jokinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McWeakhands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McWeakhands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McWeakhands misses with a punch on the inside.
McWeakhands stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
McWeakhands lands an uppercut.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McWeakhands throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McWeakhands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
McWeakhands blocks an uppercut.
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!
McWeakhands blocking some punches.
McWeakhands blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
McWeakhands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokinen scores with a body shot.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McWeakhands feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jokinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jokinen checks a low kick from McWeakhands.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but McWeakhands sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWeakhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McWeakhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jokinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McWeakhands slips a straight right by Jokinen.
McWeakhands misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as McWeakhands controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by McWeakhands.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McWeakhands's elbow.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from McWeakhands.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but McWeakhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but McWeakhands avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
Jokinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Otso Jokinen.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Otso Jokinen!
Otso Jokinen retains his lightweight title!
Otso Jokinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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