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Umbrella 74 - Kelly vs Ole PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georges Batroc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellis Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georges Batroc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellis Miller!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller has managed to clinch.
Batroc is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Batroc tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
Batroc prevents a body shot from Miller.
Batroc tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batroc's efforts to push away.
Batroc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miller walks away with a smile on his face. Batroc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batroc is defended easily by Miller.
Batroc thows a body shot but no joy.
Batroc swinging wildly here.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Georges Batroc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batroc was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Batroc!
Batroc is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at gym closing that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batroc taking punishment in the form of punches.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is trying to ground and pound but Batroc uses the momentary lack of control by Miller to regain half guard.
Batroc is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller winds up and cracks Batroc with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Batroc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller throwing shots but Batroc is blocking nicely.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Batroc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Batroc trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller thows a huge punch but Batroc dodges it nicely.
Miller prevents Batroc from standing back up.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Batroc to regain full guard.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Batroc's head.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller is fighting to break Batroc's control of his arms but Batroc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batroc looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Miller has picked Batroc up and slammed him! Batroc can't keep hold of the triangle and Miller manages to pass to side control!
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miller is trying to ground and pound but Batroc uses the momentary lack of control by Miller to regain 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!
Batroc has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Batroc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Batroc pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Batroc's calf.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batroc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller avoids the body shot from Batroc.
Batroc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Batroc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batroc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batroc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Batroc moves into the clinch.
Batroc has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Batroc has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Batroc working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batroc is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Batroc controls his hands.
Batroc working hard to break the clinch.
Batroc throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batroc's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellis Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Batroc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batroc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batroc's head.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Batroc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Batroc wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miller throwing shots but Batroc is blocking nicely.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Batroc's head.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batroc defending well though.
Batroc has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Miller works his way into side control.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Batroc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Batroc tries to escape but Miller is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller landing strikes.
Miller lands a few punches from side control.
Miller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Batroc taking a bit of punishment here - Miller scoring with strikes.
Batroc is rocked!
Miller is trying to ground and pound but Batroc uses the momentary lack of control by Miller to regain half guard.
Batroc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ellis Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batroc tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Miller 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.
Oh Batroc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Batroc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Batroc seems to have got his legs back now.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is nestled in close to Batroc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miller wants to take a breather but Batroc is having none of it.
Miller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miller unloading with bombs!
Batroc squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Miller with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller with the ground and pound from mount.
Miller lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Batroc covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ellis Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Cluzet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Bambaleo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cluzet comes to the cage accompanied by Fracture Design - Emotions (Mage Remix) . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Cluzet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Bambaleo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambaleo Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Cluzet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cluzet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bambaleo Jr defends it nicely.
Cluzet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bambaleo Jr throws out the jab.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Cluzet should have avoided that one.
Bambaleo Jr with a nice cross.
Leo Bambaleo Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bambaleo Jr throws a body punch but Cluzet moves out of range.
Cluzet throws a body punch but Bambaleo Jr moves out of range.
Cluzet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cluzet has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Allstars MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Bambaleo Jr does it's job there.
Bambaleo Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Cluzet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cluzet tries to clinch but Bambaleo Jr moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bambaleo Jr throws a combination that misses
so Cluzet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bambaleo Jr controlling the position.
Cluzet trying to control but Bambaleo Jr is working from the bottom.
Cluzet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bambaleo Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bambaleo Jr working for a triangle but Cluzet defends it easily.
Cluzet throws an elbow that misses. Bambaleo Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cluzet's guard. Nice move by Bambaleo Jr!
Bambaleo Jr won't allow Cluzet to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bambaleo Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cluzet trying to keep a closed guard but Bambaleo Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Cluzet wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cluzet trying to keep a closed guard but Bambaleo Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Omar Cluzet has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cluzet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bambaleo Jr throws a body punch but Cluzet moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet lands with a right hand.
Bambaleo Jr cracks a nice hook into Cluzet's ribs.
Bambaleo Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cluzet.
Cluzet scores with a jab to the body.
Bambaleo Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cluzet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bambaleo Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Bambaleo Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cluzet in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Bambaleo Jr.
Cluzet slips under a jab from Bambaleo Jr.
Bambaleo Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bambaleo Jr misses the shot to the body.
Cluzet misses with a wild body shot.
Bambaleo Jr throws a body punch but Cluzet moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cluzet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cluzet misses with a hook. Bambaleo Jr ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bambaleo Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cluzet thuds his right hand into Bambaleo Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leo Bambaleo Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bambaleo Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bambaleo Jr missing with a left hand there. Cluzet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cluzet is defended easily by Bambaleo Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Cluzet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cluzet throws a jab when Bambaleo Jr was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Bambaleo Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bambaleo Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cluzet misses the shot to the body.
Bambaleo Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Bambaleo Jr defending well as Cluzet loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Omar Cluzet will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Cluzet misses its intended target.
A big left from Cluzet misses.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bambaleo Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bambaleo Jr throws a series of punches but Cluzet avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Cluzet tenderised Bambaleo Jr's leg. Bambaleo Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bambaleo Jr misses the jab.
Cluzet scores with a nice strike.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bambaleo Jr is stalling here.
Cluzet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cluzet lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cluzet as Bambaleo Jr tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet can't find room to land a body shot as Bambaleo Jr controls the action.
Bambaleo Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Cluzet controls the action.
Cluzet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bambaleo Jr backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cluzet as Bambaleo Jr tries to tie him up.
Bambaleo Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cluzet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cluzet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bambaleo Jr's elbow.
Cluzet pushes Bambaleo Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bambaleo Jr is pressed up against the cage. Cluzet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bambaleo Jr down to the mat. Bambaleo Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cluzet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bambaleo Jr.
Cluzet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bambaleo Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cluzet throws a right and a left that Bambaleo Jr avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambaleo Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Cluzet misses with a hook. Bambaleo Jr ducked under it nicely.
Bambaleo Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bambaleo Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Bambaleo Jr throws a hook to the side of Cluzet's head but Cluzet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bambaleo Jr throws a body punch but Cluzet moves out of range.
Cluzet drops his hands momentarily and Bambaleo Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cluzet avoids the body shot from Bambaleo Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bambaleo Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Cluzet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bambaleo Jr.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bambaleo Jr checks a leg kick.
Cluzet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bambaleo Jr throws a body punch but Cluzet moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Cluzet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cluzet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambaleo Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cluzet closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cluzet lands in his opponent's guard.
Cluzet throwing strikes but missing.
Cluzet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cluzet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bambaleo Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cluzet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cluzet trying to control but Bambaleo Jr is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cluzet preventing the sweep.
Bambaleo Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cluzet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bambaleo Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cluzet defends well.
Cluzet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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.
Cluzet postures up and lands a big shot to Bambaleo Jr's brow.
Bambaleo Jr keeping moving, preventing Cluzet from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Cluzet dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bambaleo Jr misses with an uppercut
and Cluzet counters with a one-two to the body.
Cluzet lands with a straight right. Bambaleo Jr didn't see that one coming.
Bambaleo Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cluzet walks into a stiff left hand from Bambaleo Jr.
Bambaleo Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bambaleo Jr drops his hands momentarily and Cluzet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bambaleo Jr throws a looping overhand right but Cluzet ducks down to avoid it.
Cluzet throws a leg kick but Bambaleo Jr checks it.
Cluzet staying out of range there.
Bambaleo Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cluzet to counter with a crisp jab.
Bambaleo Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cluzet throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Bambaleo Jr.
Nice body punch from Bambaleo Jr.
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!
Bambaleo Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bambaleo Jr.
Cluzet darts in looking for a takedown but Bambaleo Jr gets double underhooks and turns Cluzet into the cage.
Cluzet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bambaleo Jr misses with some punches.
Cluzet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cluzet tries to work over Bambaleo Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cluzet tries to work over Bambaleo Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Cluzet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bambaleo Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Cluzet backwards.
Bambaleo Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Cluzet.
Cluzet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bambaleo Jr's elbow.
Cluzet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bambaleo Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cluzet struggles to land a body shot inside as Bambaleo Jr controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Cluzet.
Nice body punch from Cluzet.
Bambaleo Jr gets underhooks to prevent Cluzet's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Cluzet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cluzet can't find room to land a body shot as Bambaleo Jr controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Cluzet.
Cluzet lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cluzet struggles to land a body shot inside as Bambaleo Jr controls his hands.
Bambaleo Jr wants to stall.
Cluzet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cluzet pushes Bambaleo Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bambaleo Jr is trying to stall.
Cluzet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cluzet misses with a body punch.
Leo Bambaleo Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cluzet takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cluzet lands a shoulder strike.
Cluzet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bambaleo Jr's elbow.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Bambaleo Jr tries a body shot but Cluzet blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cluzet.
Cluzet lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bambaleo Jr.
Bambaleo Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a body punch.
Cluzet cracks Bambaleo Jr with a nice body shot.
Omar Cluzet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cluzet pushes Bambaleo Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cluzet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bambaleo Jr tries a body shot but Cluzet blocks it.
Cluzet stalling against the cage.
Cluzet scores with a hook to the body.
Bambaleo Jr working aggressively here.
Cluzet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bambaleo Jr.
Cluzet misses with a punch to the body.
Cluzet controlling the action here for a moment.
Bambaleo Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cluzet after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Cluzet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Cluzet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cluzet 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Cluzet!
Omar Cluzet decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sahey Ignatyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Smoove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sahey Ignatyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Smoove!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatyev throws the kick towards the body but Smoove avoids it.
Smoove throws the left hand but Ignatyev avoids the punch easily.
Smoove is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatyev.
Smoove looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatyev is just out of range.
Ignatyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoove is just out of range.
Ignatyev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatyev defending well as Smoove loads up on a big left hand.
Smoove thows a body shot but no joy.
Ignatyev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatyev throws the kick towards the body but Smoove avoids it.
Ignatyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smoove throws out the jab.
Ignatyev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smoove.
Ignatyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smoove.
Smoove fails with a takedown attempt.
Ignatyev moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoove looking to slow down the pace here.
Ignatyev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smoove is keeping busy.
Smoove tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ignatyev avoids it.
Ignatyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smoove's defenses.
Smoove pushes Ignatyev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ignatyev taking a breather.
Ignatyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatyev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smoove backwards.
Ignatyev manages to break the clinch.
Smoove throws a looping overhand right but Ignatyev ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Smoove.
Ignatyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smoove.
Smoove avoids the head kick by Ignatyev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoove misses with a hook. Ignatyev ducked under it nicely.
Ignatyev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smoove pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Smoove misses the target.
Smoove has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatyev.
Smoove throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatyev counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Smoove blocks the leg kick.
Ignatyev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Ignatyev.
Ignatyev throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatyev tries to land a leg kick but Smoove saw it coming and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Smoove.
A clash of legs there as Smoove blocks the low kick.
Smoove waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatyev.
Smoove might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smoove tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Smoove.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatyev. Smoove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smoove looks for a takedown but Ignatyev sprawls well.
Ignatyev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ignatyev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ignatyev scores with a one two! Smoove had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smoove misses with a hook. Ignatyev ducked under it nicely.
Ignatyev throws a wild body kick that Smoove sees coming a mile off.
Smoove checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smoove bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ignatyev's head backwards.
Ignatyev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smoove blocks a head kick by Ignatyev.
Smoove misses with a wild combination.
Smoove stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatyev.
Smoove looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatyev is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatyev ducks under a wild hook from Smoove.
Smoove misses with a straight left.
Ignatyev throws a sloppy head kick and Smoove moves out of range easily.
Smoove throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatyev throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smoove.
Ignatyev misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smoove wants to clinch.
Ignatyev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smoove misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smoove lands a body shot.
Ignatyev misses with a low kick as Smoove jumps back.
Ignatyev swats away the attempt to clinch by Smoove.
Ignatyev motions for Smoove to come forward. Ignatyev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Smoove 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.
Smoove keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ignatyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Ignatyev as he connects with a hook.
Smoove stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatyev.
Ignatyev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smoove missing with a left hand there. Ignatyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smoove connects with a single shot there.
Ignatyev throws a leg kick but Smoove checks it.
Ignatyev staying out of range there.
Smoove works the jab nicely.
Smoove misses with an uppercut
enabling Ignatyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Jason Smoove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatyev defending well as Smoove loads up on a big left hand.
Smoove is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ignatyev throws a solid leg kick but Smoove takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatyev.
Ignatyev throws a sloppy head kick and Smoove moves out of range easily.
Smoove fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatyev manages to avoid it.
Smoove wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoove has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ignatyev finds it's way round the side to connect with Smoove's head.
Ignatyev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ignatyev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smoove checks it well.
Smoove scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smoove misses with an uppercut. Ignatyev saw that one coming.
Smoove blocks a head kick by Ignatyev.
Sahey Ignatyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smoove throws a hook but Ignatyev avoids it easily.
Smoove swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ignatyev.
It looks like Sahey Ignatyev has been cut.
A jab from Smoove does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatyev.
Ignatyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smoove.
Smoove pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smoove blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoove tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Smoove.
Smoove will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoove closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ignatyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smoove misses with an uppercut. Ignatyev saw that one coming.
Smoove connects with the punch.
Smoove blocks the body kick.
Smoove misses with a right hand
and Ignatyev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ignatyev throws a leg kick that misses.
Smoove throws a poor cross that misses
and Ignatyev counters with a good low kick that Smoove was not able to check.
Smoove shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ignatyev but Ignatyev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ignatyev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smoove throws a hook but Ignatyev blocks it.
Smoove's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatyev misses with a low kick.
Smoove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatyev.
Ignatyev throws a wild body kick that Smoove sees coming a mile off.
Ignatyev throws a body kick that misses.
Ignatyev throws a leg kick but Smoove checks it.
Ignatyev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smoove is able to avoid easily.
Smoove misses with a hook. Ignatyev ducked under it nicely.
Ignatyev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smoove has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatyev throws a push kick but Smoove slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatyev throws a leg kick but Smoove sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ignatyev throws a sloppy head kick and Smoove moves out of range easily.
Ignatyev misses with a head kick.
Ignatyev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smoove throws a hook but Ignatyev blocks it.
Smoove drives through and clinches with Ignatyev against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoove trying to land knees to the body.
Ignatyev is trying to stall.
Ignatyev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Ignatyev.
Ignatyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smoove takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ignatyev motions for Smoove to come forward. Ignatyev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smoove throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatyev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smoove is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatyev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smoove misses with a left hand
and Ignatyev counters with a nice body kick.
Ignatyev motions for Smoove to come forward. Ignatyev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Smoove misses.
The crowd cheers as Smoove lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ignatyev doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Smoove will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sahey Ignatyev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ignatyev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ignatyev throws a nice head kick!
Ignatyev misses with a head kick.
Smoove moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ignatyev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ignatyev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smoove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smoove swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatyev counters with a thumping low kick.
Ignatyev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smoove throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatyev.
Smoove throws a shot from downtown. Ignatyev moves away and avoids it.
Smoove thuds his right hand into Ignatyev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatyev moves forwards but Smoove connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smoove throws a hook to the side of Ignatyev's head but Ignatyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatyev moves out of range as Smoove strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatyev slips a jab from Smoove.
Ignatyev connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatyev jabs at Smoove's body.
Ignatyev throws a leg kick but Smoove sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smoove looks to throw the jab but Ignatyev is out of range.
Ignatyev connects with a leg kick. Smoove looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smoove darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Smoove as he connects with a hook.
Smoove checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Ignatyev is predictable there
and Smoove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatyev is rocked!
Ignatyev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Ignatyev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ignatyev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smoove waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatyev.
Ignatyev slips under a jab.
Smoove wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smoove.
A big right from Smoove misses.
Ignatyev looks to land a body kick but Smoove moved away.
Smoove drops Ignatyev with a naaaaasty hook - Ignatyev is in real trouble here! Smoove dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Smoove!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evandro Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzel Sarfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Forty Six & 2. Evandro Brandao has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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276 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evandro Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denzel Sarfo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Brandao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironfist Athletics in the buildup to the fight.
Denzel Sarfo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sarfo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sarfo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brandao fails to land with a series of punches.
Sarfo scores with a jab.
Sarfo misses with an uppercut
and Brandao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarfo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandao is able to avoid easily.
Brandao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sarfo missing with a left hand there. Brandao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sarfo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sarfo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandao moves away.
Sarfo missing with a left hand there. Brandao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sarfo missing with a left hand there. Brandao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao throws a hook but Sarfo blocks it.
Jab, jab by Sarfo - just one landing.
Brandao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brandao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brandao walks into a stiff left hand from Sarfo.
Sarfo with a hook.
Brandao avoids the head kick by Sarfo.
Sarfo looks to land a left hand but Brandao moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Brandao does no damage.
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!
Sarfo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brandao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sarfo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sarfo is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarfo cracks Brandao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sarfo lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarfo. Brandao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarfo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brandao checks it well.
Brandao is looking to clinch but Sarfo is avoiding it.
Sarfo cracks Brandao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brandao shoots for a takedown but Sarfo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brandao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandao misses with a wild combination.
Sarfo defending well as Brandao loads up on a big left hand.
Sarfo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandao was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarfo.
Brandao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarfo manages to avoid it.
Sarfo avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brandao.
Brandao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sarfo throws a front kick aimed at Brandao's knee but Brandao avoids it well.
Sarfo takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
Sarfo throws a body punch but Brandao moves out of range.
Sarfo takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
Brandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sarfo throws a lazy head kick
and Brandao counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Sarfo.
Sarfo lands with a left to the head.
Brandao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sarfo walks away with a smile on his face. Brandao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sarfo misses with a combination
and Brandao counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarfo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao forces Sarfo back against the cage and clinches.
Sarfo gets through Brandao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandao has Sarfo pressed against the cage.
Sarfo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarfo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarfo misses with some punches.
Sarfo is looking to break free of the clinch but Brandao has double underhooks.
Sarfo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sarfo has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
Sarfo blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Brandao misses with a body punch.
Brandao gets control of Sarfo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brandao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brandao has his hands on Sarfo's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Sarfo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brandao closes the distance and pushes Sarfo back into the cage.
Brandao misses with the head strike.
Brandao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brandao manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brandao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sarfo is defending well for now.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarfo takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarfo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sarfo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandao.
Sarfo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brandao seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sarfo can turn it around.
Sarfo tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Sarfo back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sarfo smiles and moves away.
Denzel Sarfo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sarfo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarfo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandao.
Sarfo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandao moves away.
Brandao thuds his shin into the meat of Sarfo's side.
Brandao scores with a jab to the head.
Brandao throws a low kick but Sarfo moves out of range easily.
Brandao drops his hands momentarily and Sarfo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brandao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandao checks a low kick from Sarfo.
Brandao has Sarfo up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarfo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao blocking some punches.
Sarfo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandao wants a takedown.
Sarfo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandao tries to work over Sarfo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Sarfo.
Brandao working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandao.
Sarfo tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Sarfo.
Sarfo struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarfo lands a body shot.
Sarfo tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
Brandao goes for a takedown attempt but Sarfo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evandro Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandao wants to clinch.
Brandao tests Sarfo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Brandao.
Sarfo cracks Brandao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brandao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarfo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarfo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandao. Brandao obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandao pushes Sarfo up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Sarfo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sarfo walks into a jab.
Brandao throws a combination that misses
enabling Sarfo to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarfo throws a looping overhand right but Brandao ducks down to avoid it.
Sarfo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sarfo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sarfo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brandao tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sarfo throws out a leg kick but Brandao moves out of range and Sarfo only half commits.
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 Evandro Brandao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sarfo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sarfo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brandao somewhat.
Brandao checks a low kick from Sarfo.
Brandao tries to clinch up.
Brandao has managed to clinch.
Evandro Brandao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sarfo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarfo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sarfo throws a leg kick
and Brandao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Brandao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sarfo doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarfo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarfo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao ducks under a wild hook from Sarfo.
Sarfo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandao throws out the jab.
Sarfo lands a right hook to the body.
Brandao thuds his right hand into Sarfo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brandao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sarfo circles away.
Sarfo looks to land a left hand but Brandao moved out of range nicely.
Brandao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sarfos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sarfo throws a body punch but Brandao moves out of range.
Sarfo wants to slow Brandao down by chopping away at his legs.
Sarfo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Brandao blocks the low kick.
Brandao throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Brandao misses.
Sarfo throws a lazy right hand but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarfo lands with an uppercut that bounces Brandao off the cage and back into range.
Sarfo swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandao moves out of range of the leg kick from Sarfo.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarfo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandao misses with the combination.
Brandao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sarfo. Sarfo obviously looking to wear him down.
Sarfo swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sarfo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarfo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sarfo misses with a hook. Brandao ducked under it nicely.
Brandao ducks right into an uppercut from Sarfo.
Sarfo lands an overhand right.
Donk. Sarfo catches Brandao right on the button with a cross.
Sarfo catches Brandao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sarfo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarfo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brandao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Denzel Sarfo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarfo.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao doesn't manage to clinch there - Sarfo circles away.
Sarfo throws a sloppy head kick and Brandao moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao lands with a slapping head kick.
Brandao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sarfo circles away quickly and effectively.
Brandao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evandro Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandao lands a body shot.
Sarfo throws a leg kick which misses Brandao's front leg but catches the back leg as Brandao tries to avoid it.
Brandao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sarfo.
Sarfo throws a leg kick but Brandao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brandao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sarfo lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sarfo stuns Brandao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sarfo is looking to slow Brandao down with leg kicks.
Brandao tries to clinch up
and Sarfo counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denzel Sarfo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sarfo 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denzel Sarfo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Prince Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Plo Koon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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208 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunter Prince Hercules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Plo Koon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koon misses with a low kick.
Koon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hercules wants to land a leg kick but Koon is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hercules - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters circling a little - Hercules finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hercules checks the leg kick.
Hercules lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koon's sensitive parts.
Koon misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Koon throws a sloppy head kick and Hercules moves out of range easily.
Hercules throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koon throws a front kick aimed at Hercules's knee but Hercules avoids it well.
Hercules swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koon tries to clinch but Hercules moves out of range.
Koon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hercules has time to react.
Koon moves out of range of the body kick from Hercules.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koon checks a leg kick.
Koon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hercules.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hercules dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koon. That did some damage!
Koon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hercules throws a chopping leg kick but Koon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koon slips under a jab.
Hercules lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koon throws a hook but Hercules avoids it easily.
Koon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koon cracks Hercules with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hercules.
Hercules turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunter Prince Hercules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Hercules pushes Koon away with a front kick.
A jab from Hercules does it's job there.
Hercules explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koon looks winded!
Hercules moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hercules throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koon drops his hands momentarily and Hercules takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koon gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gunter Prince Hercules!
Gunter Prince Hercules decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danjie Mercado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercado comes into the arena with Pagsubok blaring out of the sound system. Danjie Mercado has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danjie Mercado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Mickey Mouse!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse rushes Mercado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mercado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mercado tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mouse just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mouse pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Mercado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mouse misses with the head strike.
Mercado drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mouse gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danjie Mercado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouse lands an uppercut.
Mouse pushes Mercado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mouse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mouse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercado backwards.
Mercado is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mouse to keep the fight standing.
Mouse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mercado shoots in looking for a takedown. Mouse tries to sprawl out of it but Mercado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mouse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mouse throws a hook but Mercado blocks it.
Mercado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mercado is trying to control. Mouse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mouse trying to control from the bottom.
Mouse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mercado.
Mouse is looking for a sweep. Mercado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mouse has hold of Mercado's hands but Mercado slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mouse is pressing down on Mercado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mercado pushes down on Mouse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mercado trying to pass the guard but Mouse defending well.
Mercado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercado looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mouse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mercado 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mouse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mercado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mouse trying to control from the bottom.
Mouse tries to roll over but Mercado keeps him under control.
Mouse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mercado.
Mercado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mercado wants to work for an arm triangle but Mouse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mouse is pressing down on Mercado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mouse holds on and takes a little breather.
Mouse trying to control the position.
Mercado trying to control but Mouse is working from the bottom.
Mercado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercado wants to control from the top but Mouse keeps moving.
Mercado being controlled here momentarily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mouse. Mercado does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouse.
Mercado with a poor takedown
and Mouse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab from Mouse.
Mercado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mercado showed some decent athleticism there.
Mercado passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mercado moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mouse has worked his arm free - good work by Mouse!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercado working the ground and pound but Mouse is defending the strikes.
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 Danjie Mercado will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mouse lands a right hook to the body.
Mouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercado.
Mouse misses with an uppercut. Mercado saw that one coming.
Mercado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mouse sprawls well. Mouse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mercado gets slowly back to his feet.
Mercado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mouse throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Mouse misses.
Mouse tried to score with a low kick but Mercado checks it.
Mercado ducks under a wild hook from Mouse.
Mercado shoots for a takedown but Mouse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danjie Mercado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercado throws a head kick that misses.
Mercado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mouse pinned against the cage. Mouse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mercado walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mouse misses with a two punch combination.
Mercado blocks a head kick by Mouse.
Mouse throws an off balance right hand
and Mercado counters with a single leg into guard. Mouse didn't expect that.
Mouse is pulling down on Mercado's head to control his posture.
Mercado trying to control but Mouse is working from the bottom.
Mercado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mouse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse managing to control the position.
Danjie Mercado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mercado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mercado wants to control from the top but Mouse keeps moving.
Mouse looking for a guillotine here but Mercado defends easily.
Mercado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercado preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mouse is keeping the position for now.
Mercado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mercado is looking to advance position but Mouse has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mouse lands a heavy elbow.
Mouse breaks from Mercado's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mouse with a couple of short strikes.
Mercado wants to control but Mouse is having none of it.
Mouse punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercado gets back to half guard.
Mouse is nestled in close to Mercado, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mercado is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oh Mercado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mouse is trying to control the action in half guard but Mercado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mercado seems to have got his legs back now.
Mouse prevents Mercado from improving his position.
Mouse winds up and cracks Mercado with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mercado has hold of Mouse's hands but Mouse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mouse working Mercado over with strikes.
Mouse wants to pass to mount but Mercado is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Mouse.
Mouse misses with a head shot. Mercado uses the momentum to regain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse stopping the sweep attempt from Mercado.
Mouse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mercado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mouse is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Mouse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mercado drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mercado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mercado misses with the ground and pound.
Mercado wants to control but Mouse is keeping him busy.
Mercado is trying to get an arm triangle but Mouse is defending well.
Mercado laying and praying for a moment but Mouse takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mouse keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercado takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mouse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mercado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mercado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mouse regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mercado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mouse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mouse keeping moving, preventing Mercado from controlling successfully.
Mercado passes Mouse's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mercado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mouse sees it coming and defends easily.
Mercado is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mouse reverses the position - he's now on top in Mercado's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse looking to sit in guard and control but Mercado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mercado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mercado trying to control but Mouse is working from the bottom.
Mercado throwing strikes but missing.
Mouse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mercado trying to control but Mouse is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mouse looking to control.
Mercado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mouse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mouse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mouse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercado stays in close to Mouse's body and controls the position.
Mouse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danjie Mercado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mercado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danjie Mercado!
As Danjie Mercado got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: They say his ground game is legit and I was the underdog coming in but let me tell you what's up. I wrestled with a lion and killed it with my bare hands... That's what's up. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kristus Koistinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Biacolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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173 lbs
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182 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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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
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristus Koistinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Julius Biacolo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biacolo fails to land the takedown.
Koistinen throws out a leg kick but Biacolo moves out of range and Koistinen only half commits.
Biacolo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koistinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kristus Koistinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koistinen.
Koistinen looks to land a combination but Biacolo avoids it well.
Koistinen connects with a body shot that sends Biacolo's belly button to the back.
Koistinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koistinen throws a jab when Biacolo was well out of range.
Biacolo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Koistinen!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biacolo controlling the position.
Koistinen is looking for a sweep.
Biacolo working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biacolo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Koistinen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Biacolo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Koistinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koistinen trying to pass the guard but Biacolo defending well.
Biacolo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Biacolo is controlling Koistinen's trapped leg to prevent Koistinen from advancing to side control.
Koistinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Biacolo's head.
Koistinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koistinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Biacolo is staying active underneath Koistinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo trying to control here.
Biacolo punching from the bottom.
Biacolo wants to control but Koistinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Biacolo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biacolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Koistinen.
Koistinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koistinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Biacolo's hands.
Koistinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Biacolo looks to land a left hand but Koistinen moved out of range nicely.
Koistinen throws a looping overhand right but Biacolo ducks down to avoid it.
Biacolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Koistinen misses
and Biacolo counters with a nice uppercut.
Koistinen misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koistinen.
The fighters circling - Biacolo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koistinen misses with a straight left.
Kristus Koistinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biacolo staying out of range there.
Koistinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Koistinen with a nice cross.
Koistinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Biacolo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Koistinen.
Biacolo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koistinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Biacolo's head.
Biacolo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koistinen.
Koistinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koistinen delivers a nice body kick.
It looks like Koistinen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Biacolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koistinen moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Koistinen.
Koistinen missing with a left hand there. Biacolo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biacolo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koistinen manages to avoid it.
Koistinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Koistinen.
Biacolo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koistinen stuns Biacolo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koistinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Koistinen finds it's target.
Biacolo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koistinen misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biacolo drops his hands momentarily and Koistinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Biacolo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koistinen.
Koistinen throws out a loose jab but Biacolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristus Koistinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Biacolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koistinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biacolo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biacolo moves out of range of the strikes.
Koistinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Kristus Koistinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Biacolo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Koistinen - that will leave a mark!
Biacolo throws the left hand but Koistinen avoids the punch easily.
Biacolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koistinen throws a wild body kick that Biacolo sees coming a mile off.
Koistinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Biacolo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koistinen swings for the body but Biacolo moves out of range.
Biacolo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koistinen throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biacolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koistinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Biacolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koistinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Biacolo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Biacolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Koistinen.
A jab lands there for Biacolo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koistinen.
Koistinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Koistinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Biacolo works Koistinen's body with a nice hook.
Koistinen lands with a cross.
Koistinen checks a leg kick.
Koistinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Biacolo ducks under a wild hook from Koistinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koistinen sizes up Biacolo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koistinen wants to land a leg kick but Biacolo is out of range.
Koistinen looks to land a left hand but Biacolo moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Koistinen. No joy for Biacolo on that attempt.
Biacolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koistinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Biacolo.
Good standup being displayed there by Koistinen as he connects with a hook.
Koistinen slips a straight right by Biacolo.
Koistinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biacolo throws out the jab.
Biacolo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Koistinen!
Koistinen wants to control but Biacolo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen is not content to let Biacolo control the position.
Koistinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koistinen sneaks back into half guard.
Biacolo wants to take a breather but Koistinen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koistinen is looking for a sweep. Biacolo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koistinen is working hard here to advance position.
Biacolo lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo winds up and cracks Koistinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biacolo pulls his head out easily.
Biacolo is thwarting Koistinen's attempts to control the position.
Biacolo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koistinen's head.
Biacolo seems to be working for a kimura but Koistinen defends the submission attempt.
Biacolo lands strikes from half guard.
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.
Koistinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koistinen.
Koistinen controls Biacolo momentarily but Biacolo frees himself.
Koistinen seems keen to control Biacolo's posture.
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 Kristus Koistinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Koistinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biacolo. That did some damage!
Koistinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koistinen works Biacolo's body with a nice hook.
Biacolo checks a low kick from Koistinen.
Biacolo blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koistinen.
Koistinen lands with a right hand.
Biacolo lands with a shot to the body.
Koistinen scores with a jab to the body.
Koistinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biacolo.
Koistinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Biacolo's head.
Biacolo 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.
Koistinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koistinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biacolo.
Biacolo throws the left hand but Koistinen avoids the punch easily.
Koistinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Biacolo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koistinen.
Koistinen is looking to chop away at Biacolo's legs.
Koistinen misses the jab.
Biacolo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koistinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Koistinen lands a leg kick that knocks Biacolo off balance momentarily.
Koistinen delivers a nice body kick.
Biacolo misses with a hook. Koistinen ducked under it nicely.
Koistinen is looking to land body kicks.
Biacolo drives through with a takedown into Koistinen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Biacolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biacolo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Koistinen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Biacolo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Koistinen pulls down on the head and he's put Biacolo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kristus Koistinen!
Kristus Koistinen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Dela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Dela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Morales!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dela looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morales ducks under a wild hook from Dela.
Dela throws a looping overhand right but Morales ducks down to avoid it.
Dela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Dela.
Dela throws a head kick that misses.
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela manages to avoid it.
Dela is looking to score with low kicks.
A cross from Dela lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Morales as he connects with a hook.
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dela.
Morales's corner calls for a 1-2. Morales obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dela misses with a hook.
Morales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morales walks into a stiff left hand from Dela.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales throws the left hand but Dela avoids the punch easily.
Morales keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morales on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nelson Dela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morales was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dela manages to get back to half guard.
Dela moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dela is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dela throws his legs up looking for a submission but Morales uses it to pass to side control.
Dela tries to control but Morales manages to take his back.
Morales throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dela!
Dela wants to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales is working the ground and pound. Can Dela escape?
Morales gets his hands free as Dela looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales keeps control of the position as Dela tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela is trying to remain composed but Morales is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Dela trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Morales is punishing Dela with strikes - can he finish him?!
Morales lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dela tries to escape the position.
Dela covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Dela trying to control the position but Morales manages to sink in the hooks.
Morales lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dela can't escape the position.
Morales landing with strikes.
Dela is rocked!
Morales is raining down hard shots and and Dela has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Juan Morales!
Our winner, Juan Morales, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Aas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsutomu Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aas comes into the arena with Nunnuka Nunnuka blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslak Aas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsutomu Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aas connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Aas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miyazaki.
Aas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miyazaki throws out the jab.
Aas throws the left hand but Miyazaki avoids the punch easily.
Aas scoring well with a low kick there.
Miyazaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miyazaki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aas quickly recovers to half guard.
Aas 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miyazaki.
Aas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miyazaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aas keeping hold of Miyazaki's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aas wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aas wants to control but Miyazaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miyazaki thows a huge punch but Aas dodges it nicely.
Aas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyazaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyazaki's back!
Aas controlling well, preventing Miyazaki from escaping the position.
Miyazaki just trying to survive but Aas is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Aas is hanging on to Miyazaki's back as he tries to escape.
Aas has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Miyazaki's body.
Aas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aas is not going to allow Miyazaki to sit and survive in this position.
Miyazaki tries to roll but Aas sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aas biding his time, controlling Miyazaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Even with his hooks in, Aas manages to miss with strikes from the back.
I really don't envy Miyazaki right now.
Aas biding his time, looking for the opening.
Miyazaki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki staying busy and making it hard for Aas to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aas really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Miyazaki.
Aslak Aas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Miyazaki moves forwards but Aas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miyazaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Aas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyazaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyazaki manages to avoid it.
Miyazaki slips a straight right by Aas.
Aas misses with an uppercut.
Aslak Aas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Miyazaki misses its intended target.
Miyazaki looks to land a left hand but Aas moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miyazaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miyazaki missing with a left hand there. Aas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aas tries to clinch up but Miyazaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Aas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aas, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aas misses with an uppercut. Miyazaki saw that one coming.
Miyazaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Aas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miyazaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miyazaki checks a leg kick.
Miyazaki slips under a jab.
Miyazaki connects with a looping right hand.
Aas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyazaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Aas.
Aas misses with a straight left.
Miyazaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miyazaki with the ground and pound but Aas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Aas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aas trying to keep a closed guard but Miyazaki is proving a slippery customer.
Aas managing to control the position.
Aas looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Aslak Aas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aas stuffs the takedown attempt from Miyazaki. Miyazaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Aslak Aas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyazaki throws a hook but Aas avoids it easily.
Aas misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Aas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miyazaki throws out the jab.
Aslak Aas is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyazaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Aas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyazaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aas is trying to keep Miyazaki in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aas holds on and takes a little breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aas has momentary wrist control but Miyazaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Miyazaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miyazaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aas keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully.
Miyazaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miyazaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aas trying to keep a closed guard but Miyazaki is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aslak Aas.
Aas misses with a two punch combination.
Aas staying out of range there.
Aas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aas moves out of range as Miyazaki strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aas tries to clinch there but Miyazaki circles away.
Miyazaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Miyazaki lands an overhand right.
Miyazaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aas controlling Miyazaki's posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aas working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tsutomu Miyazaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aas looks to throw the jab but Miyazaki is out of range.
Aas connects with a body shot.
Miyazaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Aas is just out of range.
Miyazaki slips under a jab from Aas.
Aas thows a body shot but no joy.
Miyazaki slips a jab from Aas.
Miyazaki blocks a leg kick.
Aas throws out a loose jab but Miyazaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aas misses with a low kick.
Miyazaki throws an overhand right that lands on Aas's shoulder, as Aas tries to avoid the shot.
Aas throws the left hand but Miyazaki avoids the punch easily.
Aas throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyazaki.
Miyazaki avoids the body shot from Aas.
Aas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aas staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aas.
Miyazaki misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aas moves out of range of the strikes.
Aas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyazaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aas takes a swing at Miyazaki's ribcage but misses.
Miyazaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miyazaki throws a looping overhand right but Aas ducks down to avoid it.
Aas forces Miyazaki back against the cage and clinches.
Aas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aas scores with a shot to the side of Miyazaki's head.
Aas lands a good knee to the midsection. Miyazaki won't want to take too many of those.
Aas blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miyazaki is trying to pull guard but Aas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aas pushes Miyazaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aas lands a body punch.
Aas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miyazaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miyazaki jumps guard but Aas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aslak Aas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsutomu Miyazaki.
A body shot lands from Aas.
Miyazaki wants a takedown.
Miyazaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miyazaki fails to pull guard.
Miyazaki is trying to pull guard but Aas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aas is pressed up against the cage. Miyazaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aas down to the mat. Aas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miyazaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aas lands a jab to Miyazaki's midsection.
Miyazaki looks to land a left hand but Aas moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miyazaki tries to move into range but Aas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miyazaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Aas's guard.
Aas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aas is trying to control the position but Miyazaki postures up.
Aas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aas trying to control the position.
Miyazaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Aas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Aslak Aas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aas misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Aas clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miyazaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aas moves away from the strike by Miyazaki.
Aas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miyazaki. That did some damage!
Aas throws a series of strikes that have Miyazaki backpedaling.
Aas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Miyazaki counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miyazaki is defended easily by Aas.
Aas doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyazaki circles away.
Nice defenses there by Aas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aas's waist but Aas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miyazaki off to one side.
Aas throws a leg kick but Miyazaki moved away.
Aas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki darts in looking for a takedown but Aas gets double underhooks and turns Miyazaki into the cage.
Aslak Aas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsutomu Miyazaki.
Aas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miyazaki is trying to drag Aas to the mat but Aas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Aas.
Miyazaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aas to keep the fight standing.
Aas lands a knee to the head.
Miyazaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Miyazaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aas lands a left hand.
Aas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Tsutomu Miyazaki has been cut.
Aas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aas lands with a right to the head.
Aas lands a knee to the head.
Aas wants to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyazaki is trying to force a seperation but Aas has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aas lands a shot to the body.
Aas prevents Miyazaki from breaking the clinch.
Miyazaki tries for a takedown but Aas manages to get underhooks.
Aslak Aas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aas lands with a right to the head.
Miyazaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aas misses with a wild body shot.
Aas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miyazaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aas.
Miyazaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Aas finds it's way through Miyazaki's defenses.
Aas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyazaki.
Aas rushes Miyazaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miyazaki is trying to pull guard but Aas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miyazaki backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aas.
Aas looking to throw knees to the head but Miyazaki is blocking nicely.
Miyazaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aas walks away with a smile on his face. Miyazaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aas misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki closes the distance and clinches up with Aas, looking for a takedown. Miyazaki pushes Aas against the cage but Aas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aas misses with a straight right.
Aas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miyazaki has time to react.
Aas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miyazaki at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miyazaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aas throws a body punch but Miyazaki moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyazaki stalks Aas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aas's face. Aas staggers backwards, shaken.
That kick from Aas tenderised Miyazaki's leg. Miyazaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Aas had his way with Tsutomu Miyazaki in that round.
The cut man is working on Tsutomu Miyazaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Aas jabs at Miyazaki's body.
Aas tries to move into range but Miyazaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aas lands with a cross.
Aas misses with a low kick as Miyazaki jumps back.
Aas throws the kick towards the body but Miyazaki avoids it.
Aas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miyazaki on the side of the head.
A jab from Miyazaki misses.
A punch combination from Miyazaki misses.
Miyazaki avoids the body shot from Aas.
Miyazaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Aas counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Aas misses the target.
Aas thumps Miyazaki with a low kick.
Aas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miyazaki. That did some damage!
Miyazaki gets a double leg takedown into Aas's guard.
Miyazaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aas looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aas holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyazaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Aas pulls Miyazaki in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aslak Aas.
Aas misses the shot to the body.
Tsutomu Miyazaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aas scores with a hook to the body. Miyazaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aas throws a poor cross that misses
and Miyazaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Miyazaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miyazaki is working Aas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aas controls Miyazaki momentarily but Miyazaki frees himself.
Miyazaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aas holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyazaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miyazaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Aas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyazaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aas's head.
Aas trying to control the position here.
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Aas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aas controls Miyazaki momentarily but Miyazaki frees himself.
Aas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aslak Aas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Miyazaki looks for a takedown but Aas sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aas looks to land a left hand but Miyazaki moved out of range nicely.
Miyazaki gets a double leg takedown into Aas's guard.
Aas pulls Miyazaki in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aas pulls Miyazaki in to control the position.
Aslak Aas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miyazaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tsutomu Miyazaki.
I think Aas 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 William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslak Aas!
Aslak Aas retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Aslak Aas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tsutomu Miyazaki was interviewed post fight and said 'Bukkake soikoon!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks / Retaliation . Kamakawiwo Ole has chosen Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World as his entrance music. Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with George Kelly'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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Kelly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Kamakawiwo Ole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamakawiwo Ole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids a kick to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kelly was covering up waiting for the punch and Kamakawiwo Ole finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kamakawiwo Ole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kelly 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.
Kelly looking to control.
Kamakawiwo Ole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole passes into half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kamakawiwo Ole seems to be working for a kimura but Kelly defends the submission attempt.
Kamakawiwo Ole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamakawiwo Ole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Kamakawiwo Ole slips a nice elbow through Kelly's hands, connecting with Kelly's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kelly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamakawiwo Ole passes to side control.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
Kelly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kamakawiwo Ole off and has taken his back!
Kelly looking for the choke but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kelly trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kelly doesn't have the hooks in and Kamakawiwo Ole manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kelly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kelly trying to control the position.
Kamakawiwo Ole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kelly regains half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kelly is just riding it out for now. Kamakawiwo Ole eventually gives up the hold.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to free his trapped foot but Kelly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to control the action in half guard but Kelly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to pass the guard but Kelly is defending well.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kelly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kelly is looking to control Kamakawiwo Ole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kelly avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Kamakawiwo Ole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamakawiwo Ole pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kamakawiwo Ole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kelly defends it nicely.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a hook to the body. Kelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamakawiwo Ole thows a body shot but no joy.
Kelly thows a body shot but no joy.
Kamakawiwo Ole on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Kamakawiwo Ole misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole thuds his right hand into Kelly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kelly lands a high kick!
It looks like Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has been cut.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelly under the eye.
Kelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamakawiwo Ole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
George Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries for a takedown but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Kamakawiwo Ole, before circling back to the center of the mat.
George Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with an uppercut.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. Kamakawiwo Ole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kelly slips a jab from Kamakawiwo Ole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamakawiwo Ole moves away.
Kamakawiwo Ole might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly checks a leg kick.
Kelly defending well as Kamakawiwo Ole loads up on a big left hand.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a shot to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamakawiwo Ole working away.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to get an arm triangle but Kelly is defending well.
Kamakawiwo Ole working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole is keen to just control but Kelly is a slippery customer.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking for a kimura here.
Kamakawiwo Ole is working for a submission of some sort.
Kamakawiwo Ole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamakawiwo Ole winds up and cracks Kelly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to control but Kamakawiwo Ole is keeping busy.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kelly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamakawiwo Ole is working for a submission of some sort.
Kelly is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to pass the guard but Kelly defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Israel Kamakawiwo Ole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Israel Kamakawiwo Ole's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kamakawiwo Ole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kelly sprawls well. Kelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kamakawiwo Ole gets slowly back to his feet.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Kelly throws a head kick but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kelly defending well as Kamakawiwo Ole loads up on a big left hand.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids a kick to the body.
Kelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a decent looking hook.
Kelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamakawiwo Ole swinging wildly here.
Kamakawiwo Ole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamakawiwo Ole with a jab.
Kelly swings for the body but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kelly is out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
Kamakawiwo Ole connects with a leg kick. Kelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kelly throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a wild combination.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamakawiwo Ole jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Kelly throws out a loose jab but Kamakawiwo Ole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Kamakawiwo Ole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelly's waist but Kelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamakawiwo Ole off to one side.
Kamakawiwo Ole goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamakawiwo Ole. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Kelly finds it's target.
Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a head shot.
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kelly is looking to slow Kamakawiwo Ole down with leg kicks.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Kamakawiwo Ole pushes him off.
Kamakawiwo Ole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
A big left from Kelly misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly thumps Kamakawiwo Ole with a low kick.
Kelly stuffs the takedown attempt from Kamakawiwo Ole. Kamakawiwo Ole gets slowly back to his feet.
George Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole 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.
Kelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kelly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamakawiwo Ole as he connects with a hook.
Kamakawiwo Ole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kelly has time to react.
Kelly lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Israel Kamakawiwo Ole just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Israel Kamakawiwo Ole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kamakawiwo Ole digs a good body shot into Kelly's ribs.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly throws a combination. Kamakawiwo Ole tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly counters with a leg kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a leg kick.
Kelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamakawiwo Ole, as that shot connected.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kelly doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Kamakawiwo Ole catches Kelly right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Kamakawiwo Ole misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelly connects with a looping right hand.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Kelly throws a wild body kick that Kamakawiwo Ole sees coming a mile off.
Kamakawiwo Ole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kelly avoids it really well and circles away.
Kamakawiwo Ole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kelly counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a left hand
and Kelly counters with a leg kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole slips a jab from Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a good cross that connects.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Kelly cracks Kamakawiwo Ole with a good jab.
Kelly stuns Kamakawiwo Ole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole checks a leg kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a head kick.
Kelly leaves Kamakawiwo Ole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
George Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kelly keeps Kamakawiwo Ole at a distance using the push kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Kelly scores with a nice head shot.
Kelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range of the leg kick from Kelly.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kamakawiwo Ole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamakawiwo Ole swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Kelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamakawiwo Ole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Kamakawiwo Ole misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Kamakawiwo Ole moves away and avoids it.
Kelly lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kamakawiwo Ole is defended easily by Kelly.
Kelly swings for the body but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Kelly had his way with Israel Kamakawiwo Ole in that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Kamakawiwo Ole's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kelly - that will leave a mark!
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamakawiwo Ole fails to land the takedown.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a kick to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a two punch combination.
Kelly scores with a jab. Kamakawiwo Ole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamakawiwo Ole. That did some damage!
Kelly lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamakawiwo Ole misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab from Kelly.
Kelly throws the left hand but Kamakawiwo Ole avoids the punch easily.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole shoots for a takedown but Kelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a two punch combination.
Kelly scores with a jab. Kamakawiwo Ole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kamakawiwo Ole misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kamakawiwo Ole.
George Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks the body kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a jab.
Kelly is looking to land body kicks.
Kelly moves out of range of the leg kick from Kamakawiwo Ole.
A nice combination there by Kelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a big shot that misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kamakawiwo Ole somewhat.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kamakawiwo Ole.
George Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Kelly throws a leg kick
and Kamakawiwo Ole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands with a right hand.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly jabs at Kamakawiwo Ole's body.
A clash of legs there as Kamakawiwo Ole blocks the low kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. Kamakawiwo Ole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamakawiwo Ole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kelly throws a leg kick that misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks the body kick.
Kelly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a jab to the nose.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamakawiwo Ole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kamakawiwo Ole 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Israel Kamakawiwo Ole 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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